Score callers sound off on Bears focusing on Hammond as new stadium site
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What announcement did the Bears make regarding their stadium project?
Rahimi Harrison-Grody. Midday's Tindall 2. On Chicago Sports Radio, 104.3 The Score.
This is Rahimi Harrison-Grody on 104.3 The Score. We are bringing you the breaking news that David Hawk, who I just saw walk through our hallways.
Morning, Molly. Morning.
You're listening to a live look at David Haw. That's not actually David. But the point is, David brought it up at the top of the hour. He is the one who broke the news. The Bears expected to announce today their board of directors has voted, and that they did. We got the statement from the Bears as well. Yesterday, the Chicago Bears board of directors met and voted to advance our stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana. Voted to advance. I want to repeat that again. With the exact site to be selected. If you're taking notes, let's repeat that again. The exact site to be selected. They believe in a world-class stadium project in Hammond will transform the region, connecting northwest Indiana to the south side of Chicago through the loop and across neighborhoods and suburbs stretching north of the city.
The statement says it will bring Chicagoland together and deliver new opportunities to its residents and businesses. Now, in it being Hammond, we also had the Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott on with Mully and Ha earlier in the week. And Ray, you did reach out to Mayor Thomas McDermott, right?
Yes, I reached out to his office and I was told that the mayor isn't doing any interviews at this time, but a press release about an upcoming press conference will be coming out at some point. So we'll reach back out when that happens.
And then we've also heard from the state of Indiana. Governor Mike Braun issued the following statement today following the announcement that the Bears will build a, quote, world-class stadium facility in Hammond, Indiana. Here's how that statement goes. Quote, Hoosiers. Help me welcome the Chicago Bears to our great state. We look forward to building a partnership as strong as the 85 Bears defense, creating opportunities and economic growth that will benefit our state and the Bears organization for decades to come. An NFL franchise in Northwest Indiana will be an economic boost to the entire region like we haven't seen before. Thank you. to Speaker Houston, the legislature, and Mayor McDermott for their partnership.
I also want to thank the entire Chicago Bears organization for their partnership and commitment in making this move a reality.
What impact will the new stadium in Hammond have on the region?
Welcome to Indiana. That's from Governor Mike Braun.
So we want to continue to take your calls on this 312-644-6767. One of you is paying for it. So let's have your voice be heard. There's a good chance one of our listeners is going to pay something in taxes that relates to this. So we want to hear what you guys have to say. We go to Chris in South Prairie, Wisconsin. You may be the one. You may be the one who doesn't have to pay something, Chris, because you're in Wisconsin, unless you buy Bears tickets or something of the like.
Yeah, well, a little bit of parable here. I grew up in Libertyville, Illinois, and in 1979, I took driver's ed in the summer, and my driver's ed teacher used to have me drive to Old Hallis Hall to watch the practices. And now... They're going to be the Indiana Bears. I'm sorry. I'm not buying it. I am not going to adjust. I do not like this idea at all. I want to know what is the next NFL team to move to Illinois because we've got great fans here in Illinois. What team's coming here?
What do you mean? It's part of the Chicago market. The distance between Soldier Field and this new proposed site in Hammond and Arlington Heights, do you think there's a large difference? Because there's not.
I disagree with that, but that's your opinion.
I'm saying if we pull out a map and draw how long it takes to get to these two places, you'll see that there's not a big difference.
It's basically like, what's the TV stations that you get when you turn on the TV? If you have cable, who are your channels? For you, if you're in Wisconsin, because you're above the state line, I would assume they're Milwaukee, but if you're south of the state line and if you're around the city of Chicago, if your channels are Chicago News, then that's who it is.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What announcement did the Bears make regarding their stadium project?
0:01–2:26
2
What impact will the new stadium in Hammond have on the region?
2:26–4:38
3
What did Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott say about the stadium development?
4:38–5:32
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How did Indiana Governor Mike Braun respond to the Bears' announcement?
5:32–7:00
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