Earl Harris Jr.

“It would mean a lot, in terms of labor and union jobs, in terms of building the stadium and everything that goes along with that — plus a lot of permanent jobs, which really gives an opportunity for young people to think about and have an opportunity to stay in Northwest Indiana and not look outside,” said Indiana State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago).

It hasn’t been able to convince the Chicago Bears to move across the state line, but State Representative Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), says he is seeing interest from a professional cricket league.