Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. has announced that due to the extreme heat expected this week the City of Hammond will utilize all park department buildings as cooling centers. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours if...

Meats by Linz, one of the most renowned meat purveyors in the country, celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters and production facility today with a ribbon cutting followed by a tour of the $52 million, 120 ,000-square-foot...

All About the Girls is hitting the Region this Thursday! If you don’t have your ticket yet for Northwest Indiana’s women’s empowerment event, you can still purchase one online or at the door. If that’s not all the fun you need this weekend,...

Looking to take Dad out on the town this weekend? Northwest Indiana has tons of activities lined up for the whole family! Spend some time together as a family learning, loving, and just having fun this Father’s Day weekend. Take a look at our list...

Upcoming Hammond Developments Find a New Funding Source Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced a new funding source for the planned expansion of the Hammond Sportsplex and the construction of a Downtown South Shore Train Station on the West Lake...

The City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. are excited to announce MARSHMELLO will headline the Festival of the Lakes on Saturday, July 20! Get ready to dance the night away with the electrifying beats of Marshmello! The world-renowned...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Fire Department announced the retirement of its long-time chief as well as the promotions of two firefighters to Chief and Deputy Chief, the two top positions in the Department. Fire Chief Jeff Smith...

The Hammond Sanitary District and City of Hammond wishes to inform residents and motorists of the emergency closing of one lane of Michigan Avenue at Kennedy Avenue and the full closure of Kennedy Avenue immediately south of Michigan Street/US 20 in...