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Southwest suburb McCook proposed an 150-acre site on a former quarry for an 80,000-seat domed stadium owned by the village and leased to the Chicago Bears for $1 per year, with no property taxes for the team. It's unclear if the Bears are seriously considering the plan, which comes after Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana efforts; the village could pursue other projects if not chosen.
Nebraska is converting its longstanding Work Ethic Camp into the 'Cornhusker Clink,' a detention facility for up to 300 undocumented immigrants, which has caused concern among local residents and officials who valued the camp's community benefits and inmate programs, while the state gains significant federal funding for the new ICE detention site.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a partnership with ICE to house detainees at the McCook Work Ethic Camp, sparking concern and protests among residents who fear the impact on their community and question the lack of public input, amid broader debates over immigration policies and community safety.