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Mayor says Bears talks are active; 'testing' underway in Hammond
Summary
Mayor said consultants, lawyers and engineers for the Chicago Bears are active in Hammond conducting testing; he cautioned media speculation and said the Bears 'are holding all the cards' as negotiations continue.
The mayor told council members that work by the Chicago Bears' consultants, engineers and lawyers is taking place in Hammond and that testing is under way in the city. "They're testing Hammond," he said, adding, "The bears are holding all the cards" as the team evaluates options. The mayor said results take time and that he hoped the city could close a deal by fall.
Council members asked for updates; the mayor said there was nothing new to report on related development properties and urged patience while testing and legal work continue. He emphasized media coverage is speculative until the Bears announce a decision, and reiterated the city is focused on preparing the necessary sites and services while the team completes its own studies.
