Steve McMichael Says He's Bearing Down to Become Romeoville's Next Mayor

The former Chicago Bears star, who owns Mongo McMichael's in Romeoville, is "dead serious" about his run for office.

Steve "Mongo" McMichael has been many things in his life: Chicago Bears defensive tackle and Super Bowl champion, World Championshp Wrestling commentator and wrestler, Professional Indoor Football League head coach, ESPN 1000 radio football analyst, and owner of Mongo McMichael's sports bar and restaurant. Now he wants to add another line to the resume: Mayor of Romeoville. McMichael went on "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on ESPN 1000 this morning to announce his candidacy, stressing that he is "dead serious" about making a run against incumbent Mayor John Noak in the April 2013 election. McMichael, 54, said he's been approached by several people about making the run. "They've been mentioning to me that they're not happy, and they want me to …

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