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Mayor says Hammond remains in talks as Bears site searches continue, details limited by NDAs
Summary
Mayor reported ongoing discussions with the Chicago Bears about possible relocation of home fields to Hammond, said multiple sites are under consideration, and stressed he is constrained by non‑disclosure agreements while urging patience from residents.
Hammond’s mayor told the Common Council that the city is still engaging with the Chicago Bears about potential relocation of the team’s home fields to Hammond but that confidentiality agreements limit what he can disclose.
“I can't really talk about it because I'm under NDA,” the mayor said, noting multiple candidate sites and that the team is “looking at a new site” and doing due diligence such as soil borings and traffic assessments. He added: “I actually think this new location is a lot better.”
The mayor framed the talks as ongoing and iterative rather than settled, saying there are other sites the Bears are considering and that final public announcements have not been scheduled. He also said the city has met with the Bears’ lobbyists and PR team and is coordinating with federal and regional partners to support any potential project.
Council members asked whether the team has a public timeline; the mayor said the team did not provide a date for going public. The discussion did not include any formal commitments or binding agreements from the council.
