Don’t count Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson among those stunned by the news of the Chicago Bears pursuing a new potential stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
On June 5, the Chicago-based NFL franchise announced it planned to “advance our stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana, with the exact site to be selected.” Roughly an hour after the Bears posted their most recent stadium project update to social media, the Chicago mayor’s office released its own statement.
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“Over the last several years the Bears have stated their intentions in multiple jurisdictions, today’s announcement is not surprising,” the statement reads. “It’s also not surprising that Bears officials have stated this vote does not mean a move to Hammond is a done deal.
“Without a final site selection, until we see shovels in the ground in Hammond, the City of Chicago will continue to engage in discussions grounded in the interests of our residents.”
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