🌱 Patch AM: How real is the Chicago Bears’ potential move to Hammond?

Good morning Hammond! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How real is the Chicago Bears' potential move to Hammond?

Also on today's calendar: Jo Koy Live.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lorna R.!

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Hot and humid with some sun, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago Bears News & Rumors (profootballrumors.com) — Hammond is now the Chicago Bears' stated "sole focus" for a new NFL stadium, with team president Kevin Warren confirming they're evaluating multiple local sites near Lake Michigan. While Illinois officials try to keep the team in Chicago, Warren praises talks with Hammond and Indiana leaders, suggesting property tax and infrastructure guarantees will determine whether the move — and its economic ripple effects — becomes reality.
   

📸 Around Hammond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammond

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Ramon Ayala →
  Horseshoe Hammond - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Jo Koy Live →
  Horseshoe Hammond - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond
  8:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 30
• Jackson St Block Party
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am
• Jason Bonham →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  6:00 pm
• Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Board of Directors Meeting
  Munster Chamber of Commerce Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road Munster, IN
  9:00 am
• Tech Tuesday
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Town Council Agenda Review Meeting →
  Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Site Review Committee Meeting →
  Munster Town Hall , Main Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Division Meeting
  Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
• Country-a-Fair at Redar Park 🐖🐄🐐 →
  Peter G Redar Memorial Park, 217 Gregory St, Schererville
  11:00 am
• Adult Field Day →
  Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cintas posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - Swing Shift in Hammond. Apply here.
• Strack & Van Til Food Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - Highland in Highland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Chicago

• Environmental groups file petition against Cleveland-Cliffs air permit (chicagotribune.com)

Munster

• NW Indiana residents turn to newly opened FEMA center as some report denied insurance claims (abc7chicago.com)
• Purdue Northwest volleyball drops two at Ferris State (nwitimes.com)
• Churches Support Storm-struck Neighbors (thebanner.org)

Ok Hammond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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