Public Service Announcement Regarding the Commencement of Rail Operations on the NICTD West Lake Corridor and Associated Quiet Zone This notice is to advise of the start of NICTD rail operations on the West Lake corridor, with impacted grade crossings between Fisher St. in Munster, IN and Douglas St. in Hammond, IN. Rail operations are anticipated to commence with a …
Department: Hammond Marina Job Title: Staff Accountant Date Requested: October 28, 2025 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $48,000.00 annually Job Requirements: Business degree in Accounting or Finance desired; minimum two (2) years business accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum two (2) years office experience. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in an AS400 environment. Advanced knowledge …
The City of Hammond, Department of Community Development, is in the process of preparing its 2026-2027 budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Community Housing and Development Organization (CHDO). Applications will be available beginning November 3, 2025. The application must be completed and returned to the Department of Community Development, 5925 Calumet Ave, Suite 314, …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has announced that the official Trick-or-Treat hours for Halloween will take place on Friday, October 31, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In conjunction with the citywide festivities, the Hammond Sportsplex is excited to host its first-ever Persons with Disabilities Halloween Party during regular trick-or-treating hours. This inclusive celebration will feature Halloween-themed crafts, candy, music, …
The City of Hammond for the social betterment of the community formed the Hammond Community Corporation in 1997. The organization is designed to grant financial assistance to Hammond not-for-profit organizations to enrich the quality of life in our community. The Hammond Community Corporation was originally funded by money donated from the Empress Casino-Hammond (now known as Horseshoe Casino–Hammond). These funds …
The City of Hammond is proud to announce a major $22.5 million investment in the comprehensive renovation of Renaissance Towers & Apartments, one of Indiana’s largest affordable housing communities. The planned rehabilitation will cover the entire complex — including two senior towers and 12 family buildings, totaling 450 units — with an average investment of approximately $50,000 per apartment. Construction …
United Neighborhoods, Inc. is seeking a request for proposals from developers for the development of certain parcels of real estate located at 5517 and 5521 Sohl Ave., Hammond, Indiana. UNI considers the construction of quality single family residential housing to be an economic development priority within the City of Hammond. For additional information about UNI or the proposed development of …
Hammond’s Hessville neighborhood is raising a glass to its newest destination for craft beer lovers and locals alike. Foreign Local Brewery and Taproom, a microbrew pub and neighborhood tavern, is set to open its doors at 6716–18 Kennedy Avenue in the heart of Hammond’s Hessville district. Blending the art of small-batch brewing with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Foreign Local Brewery …
Illiana Christian High School, Crown Point Christian School, and Highland Christian School have joined together to form For Generations to Come, a new educational partnership that will bring a fresh opportunity to Hammond families. The group has acquired the former Spohn School building from City Baptist Schools and plans to launch Hammond Riverside Christian School in the fall of 2026. …
The Hammond Redevelopment Commission has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the final 3 residential lots at Clark Field, Hammond’s hot new area for residential. These highly coveted lots are located on the footprint of the former Fire Station #2, before a new state-of-the-art station was built just south on Calumet Ave. Formally the athletic fields for Clark High …
