Many in the Chicago area were left to deal with more storm damage after Wednesday's round of severe weather.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office said the Chicago Bears had recent meetings with Chicago's Corporation Counsel regarding the terms for a new lakefront stadium, but the Bears later said they "have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago."
Indiana's governor is opening up more on his hopes the Bears build their new stadium in Hammond, telling ABC7 he's feeling more confident than ever that the Hoosier state will soon be home to the NFL team.
Suspects appeared in court following "Operation Porterhouse Parlay," a series of raids last month in Northwest Indiana connected to alleged illegal gambling and extortion rings. All 22 defendants pleaded not guilty.
Dubbed "Operation Porterhouse Parlay," Northwest Indiana and federal officials were careful to avoid the words "mob," "mafia" and "organized crime." The ABC7 I-Team was told this case has all the hallmarks of a modern day mob-tied bookmaking operation.
Federal agents are investigating illegal gambling and extortion rings allegedly involving restaurant owners in Northwest Indiana and Burr Ridge, Illinois. At least 22 people have been indicted and multiple businesses were raided.