About this episode
The episode discusses the Chicago Bears' new home development, a fatal explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway, the start of the Blues Festival, and a play at Simeon Career Academy.
The Chicago Bears’ board is moving forward with a new home in Hammond, but political leaders on both sides of the Illinois-Indiana state line have vastly different takes on the development. Federal officials say a person in a vehicle died from an explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway yesterday. Chicago’s annual Blues Festival is officially underway at the Ramova Theatre. Plus, we head to Simeon Career Academy, where the school known for sports put on its first play in decades.
Topics covered
- Chicago Bears
- politics
- Blues Festival
- Eisenhower Expressway
- Simeon Career Academy
- community events
Keywords
- Chicago Bears
- Hammond
- Eisenhower Expressway
- Blues Festival
- Simeon Career Academy
- politics
- community events
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Chicago Bears
Places: Hammond, Illinois, Indiana, Eisenhower Expressway, Ramova Theatre, Simeon Career Academy
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