Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond
The Chicago Bears will proceed with plans for a new stadium in Hammond, the organization announced Friday.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson sees opening in latest stadium proposal to keep Bears in Chicago
In Arlington Heights, Mayor Jim Tinaglia said officials were "disappointed" that Illinois lawmakers failed to pass legislation, while Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott said he's "optimistic."
Judge gives Hawthorne Race Course go-ahead to investigate its allegations that the state is improperly cutting its funds
A federal judge has granted a request from Hawthorne Race Course to investigate its allegations of improperly diverted state funds.
Hawthorne Race Course alleges Illinois official steered funds to rival track amid bankruptcy battle
Hawthorne Race Course is alleging in a court filing they are losing state funding because the state agriculture director, influenced by his lobbyist brother, has steered money to a rival...
Chicago Bears’ proposed stadium site in Hammond would be built on giant slag heap, near hazardous waste sites
The proposed Chicago Bears stadium site in Hammond would be on a giant slag heap, and near hazardous waste sites and an oil refinery.
Chicago and North Chicago among cities adding residents as municipalities try to regain lost population
Chicago reversed recent trends by gaining slightly in population, while midsize cities like Plainfield and North Chicago continued fast growth.
Poll on Chicago Bears finds Illinois residents think funding for new stadium should be limited
The findings showed that passions for keeping the Bears in Illinois ran much higher in the Chicago area than downstate.
Lawsuit claims cannabis companies intentionally made false claims about medical benefits
A federal lawsuit accuses three big cannabis companies of lying about pot's medical benefits and hiding its serious harms.
Ghosts of stadiums past haunt Chicago Bears quest for a new stadium deal
Past stadium fiascoes like Soldier Field and Rate Field have shown how not to build new stadiums, as the Chicago Bears seek public help building a new dome.
Chicago Bears stadium legislation passed the Illinois House, but may face concerns in the Senate
A proposal to help the Chicago Bears build a new enclosed stadium in Arlington Heights passed the Illinois House, but may need changes to satisfy critics before the Senate vote...