Hammond’s Top 20 Employers

wdt_ID Company Employees Services Provided Years In Service 1 Horseshoe Casino777 Casino Center Drive219-473-7000 2200 Gaming Facilities 28 2 Lear Corp1401- 165th Street208-650-3424 1150 Automotive Seating 30 3 Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad2721- 161st Street219-989-4703 825 Rail Transfer 128 4 Walmart7850 Cabela Drive 219-989-02581100- 5th Ave 219-473-9653 800 Retail 22 5 Purdue University Northwest2200 169th St.219-989-2400 789 University 76 6 Contract …

Hammond Gateway Transit Development District Released for Public Review


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has released the draft Transit Development District (TDD) boundaries for the Hammond Gateway South Shore station. Details are available for review and comment on the RDA’s new TDD-specific Web site at https://www.nwitdd.com/hammond-gateway. Hard copies of the district maps and their development process are also available for viewing and comment at Hammond City Hall. …

PUBLIC NOTICE of the ANNUAL C.A.P.E.R


CATEGORY: Community Development, Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Program Year 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City’s HUD funding, including the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and the Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is available for review and comment. A copy of the report can be viewed online https://www.gohammond.com/departments/planning-and-development/community-development/ The PY2023 …

Hammond Public Library Features Photography of Lax-Salinas


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Public Library

Through February 26, the Hammond Public Library is pleased to feature 15 photographs by Hammond native, Joey B. Lax-Salinas, in its first and second floor galleries. Lax-Salinas spent his childhood in the Woodmar area of Hammond, and he is a 1999 graduate of Gavit High School. He received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, and has been a photographer for …

Hammond Hosts UPS Job Fair


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development would like to invite you to attend a UPS Job Fair on Wednesday, September 28 at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue, Hammond, IN 46320, from 11am to 3pm. UPS will be hiring part time Package Handlers at the hourly rate of $10.15. Available Shifts: Sunrise Shift: 4:30 am to 9:30 am** …

Festival of the Lakes Carnival Mega Pass Now On Sale!


CATEGORY: Festival of the Lakes, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 15th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, in person at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., Monday – Friday from …

Hammond Public Library hosts Terminal Town exhibit, highlighting Chicago’s transportation history


CATEGORY: Events, Hammond Public Library

Terminal Town is a festival of events showcasing Chicago’s role as a center of U.S. passenger transportation. Running from autumn of 2014 through April 2015, the festival offers everyone in the metropolitan region opportunities to take part in presentations, special events, tours and competitions. The festival also includes a traveling exhibit and an all-color illustrated book. All are designed to …

United Combat League MMA in Hammond


CATEGORY: Events, Parks Department

Be there for the next big event in MMA history: United Combat League MMA – Havoc in Hammond III! Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Avenue. Doors open at 7:00pm. Fights start at 8:00pm. Some fighters at this event include: Miguel Torres, Dennis Dombrow, Dan Stittgen, Josh Lee, Nick Wayne, Ryan Peters and more! Tickets cost $32, …

American Red Cross Blood Drive


CATEGORY: Events

The American Red Cross Blood Services Indiana-Ohio Region is hosting a blood drive at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive on Tuesday, December 26 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm in Café Rooms A and B. To schedule an appointment in advance, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “jscommc”. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org. Your support and participation …

First HAST graduation to be streamed live @gohammond.tv


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

The first graduating class of the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology will walk the aisle tonight at Purdue University Calumet. The entire graduation program will be streamed lived on the Internet, courtesy of Mayor Thomas M McDermott Jr.. The service starts at 7:00pm and can be watched live at www.gohammond.tv. You can also watch replays of this event at …