Bears stadium vote setback in Illinois could boost Indiana's bid for the team
After Illinois lawmakers declined to advance a major stadium funding proposal, questions are growing about whether Indiana now has the upper hand in the race to land the Chicago Bears and what the financial impact could be for taxpayers on both sides of the state line.
After Illinois lawmakers declined to advance a major stadium funding proposal, questions are growing about whether Indiana now has the upper hand in the race to land the Chicago Bears and what the financial impact could be for taxpayers on both sides of the state line.
Bears stadium saga latest & Sox-cess on the Southside | Chicago Sports Tonight
On a Monday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by Fox Chicago reporter Bret Buganski and The Score's Matt Spiegel to react to the latest in the Bears Stadium saga. Is Hammond, Indiana still a legitimate option, or are the Bears using them as leverage? Plus, what are the next steps in the stadium process and is Arlington Heights still in play? Also, should Bears fans feel more or less confident that the team is staying in Illinois, and could the Bears have matched the Rams' trade offer for Myles Garrett? Finally, can the Southsiders keep up their Sox-cess with superstar Munetaka Murakami out the next 4 weeks?
On a Monday edition of CST, Tina Nguyen is joined by Fox Chicago reporter Bret Buganski and The Score's Matt Spiegel to react to the latest in the Bears Stadium saga. Is Hammond, Indiana still a legitimate option, or are the Bears using them as leverage? Plus, what are the next steps in the stadium process and is Arlington Heights still in play? Also, should Bears fans feel more or less confident that the team is staying in Illinois, and could the Bears have matched the Rams' trade offer for Myles Garrett? Finally, can the Southsiders keep up their Sox-cess with superstar Munetaka Murakami out the next 4 weeks?
Bears stadium plans remain uncertain after Illinois lawmakers miss key vote
A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.
A last-minute stadium proposal passed the Illinois Senate but stalled in the House, leaving the Chicago Bears’ future stadium plans in Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana unresolved as the team continues evaluating both sites.
Hammond mother says daughter missed graduation after unknowingly taking edible
A Hammond mom says her daughter was barred from her eighth-grade graduation ceremony after unknowingly consumed an edible at school.
A Hammond mom says her daughter was barred from her eighth-grade graduation ceremony after unknowingly consumed an edible at school.
Indiana trooper shot, suspect killed in gunfight during I-80/94 traffic stop
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80/94 near the Indiana-Illinois state line.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80/94 near the Indiana-Illinois state line.
Indiana trooper shot, suspect killed in gunfight during I-80/94 traffic stop
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80/94 near the Indiana-Illinois state line.
An Indiana State Police trooper was shot and a suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire following a traffic stop early Tuesday morning on Interstate 80/94 near the Indiana-Illinois state line.
Clock ticking on Bears stadium bill as Illinois lawmakers face deadline
With just days left in the Illinois legislative session, lawmakers are still debating the megaprojects bill tied to the Chicago Bears’ proposed Arlington Heights stadium while Indiana continues pushing to bring the team across state lines.
With just days left in the Illinois legislative session, lawmakers are still debating the megaprojects bill tied to the Chicago Bears’ proposed Arlington Heights stadium while Indiana continues pushing to bring the team across state lines.
Amber Alert canceled for missing 6-month-old girl from NW Indiana
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a missing 6-month-old girl after she disappeared early Thursday morning in northwest Indiana.
An Amber Alert has been canceled for a missing 6-month-old girl after she disappeared early Thursday morning in northwest Indiana.
Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Pritzker accused Johnson of showing up "late in the game" after a renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicago for Arlington Heights.
Indiana gambling ring case tied to restaurants moves forward after 22 defendants plead not guilty
All 22 defendants charged in a sweeping federal gambling and extortion case tied to northwest Indiana restaurants pleaded not guilty Thursday during arraignments in federal court in Hammond.
All 22 defendants charged in a sweeping federal gambling and extortion case tied to northwest Indiana restaurants pleaded not guilty Thursday during arraignments in federal court in Hammond.
Former Indiana caretaker found guilty in beating of disabled resident caught on video
A former Hammond caretaker has been found guilty after prosecutors say he assaulted a disabled resident inside a group home, with the attack captured on surveillance video.
A former Hammond caretaker has been found guilty after prosecutors say he assaulted a disabled resident inside a group home, with the attack captured on surveillance video.
Walter Payton memorabilia theft: Indiana man who managed storage facility sentenced
Prosecutors say a former suburban Chicago storage manager was sentenced Wednesday for stealing Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M and selling it for less than $100K. Here's what we know.
Prosecutors say a former suburban Chicago storage manager was sentenced Wednesday for stealing Walter Payton memorabilia worth over $1M and selling it for less than $100K. Here's what we know.
22 charged in northwest Indiana gambling ring tied to threats, nationwide arrests
Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.
Federal prosecutors say a years-long illegal sports betting ring based in northwest Indiana used threats and intimidation to collect debts, leading to charges against 22 people after coordinated arrests and searches on Wednesday.
Live Nation's $30 ticket deal starts today. See which artists are coming to Chicago
Live Nation is offering $30 concert tickets for a limited time. Here’s a list of included shows in the Chicago area.
Live Nation is offering $30 concert tickets for a limited time. Here’s a list of included shows in the Chicago area.
Bears stadium talks heat up as lawmakers weigh competing plans in Illinois and Indiana
With a key week underway, the Chicago Bears are navigating stadium discussions as Illinois considers a major incentives bill and Indiana pushes its own proposal to lure the team across state lines.
With a key week underway, the Chicago Bears are navigating stadium discussions as Illinois considers a major incentives bill and Indiana pushes its own proposal to lure the team across state lines.
Chicago Bears stadium battle rages on in Springfield
Lawmakers are back in Springfield trying to lock down a deal for Arlington Heights but something new is slowing everything down.
Lawmakers are back in Springfield trying to lock down a deal for Arlington Heights but something new is slowing everything down.
Bears' officials visit Hammond as stadium decision looms
On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
On Friday, the Bears met with representatives at the Lost Marsh Golf Club in Hammond as the back-and-forth continues.
Suburban Chicago man sentenced in attempted carjacking of off-duty Cook County deputy
A suburban Chicago man is headed to prison after an attempted carjacking involving an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy and his family.
A suburban Chicago man is headed to prison after an attempted carjacking involving an off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy and his family.
NIPSCO union worker lockout reaches Day 5: 'Troubling and concerning'
Union members called the lockout, "an aggressive escalation that threatens worker safety, undermines labor rights."
Union members called the lockout, "an aggressive escalation that threatens worker safety, undermines labor rights."
Locked-out NIPSCO workers rally as Indiana governor may get involved
Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.
Hundreds of locked-out NIPSCO workers rallied in Hammond as the union says Indiana’s governor has reached out in hopes of ending the dispute.