Arlington Heights mayor flags hazardous-waste risk near Bears’ Indiana site
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Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia warns the Bears’ proposed Hammond, Indiana site sits near slag, treated waste, hazardous-waste sites, and an oil refinery, raising environmental and safety concerns as the team weighs locations; Hammond officials defend the site and say the Bears have studied safety measures, with a location decision expected soon.
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