BUSINESSJun 3 · 17:08 UTCWGN9 CHICAGOMichael Johnson

Hammond mayor says city 'ready' for new Bears stadium, can begin construction 'this summer' in radio interview

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. stated the city is prepared to begin construction on a new Chicago Bears stadium this summer if the team moves to Northwest Indiana. Illinois lawmakers have not yet reached an agreement to retain the Bears in Illinois.

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