02/19/26 - Press Conference with Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. regarding Chicago Bears announcement

Hammond City Council (host event) · February 19, 2026

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Opening and council recognition

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3:05 → 4:27(1m 22s)

Speaker 1 opened the event, welcomed a larger-than-usual crowd and introduced/recognized Hammond City Council members including Councilman Mark Kawinski (host), Council President Janet Vinesh, Councilman Scott Rakos, Councilman Barry Tyler, Councilman Dave Warhol and Councilman Alfonso Salinas.

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A Hammond mayoral statement announced support for Senate Bill 27, which would enable a framework for a potential Chicago Bears stadium and related development in Hammond; the mayor described likely state funding, local tax plans, property acquisitions, and answered residents' questions.

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