September 01, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw The city’s planning and development department is moving to City Hall. Currently based at 649 and 651 Conkey St., the dozen or so employees will have new accommodations at City Hall by the end of the year in a plan Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. said made sense. “We’re in the process right now of …
Hammond officials say economic development is thriving
Africa Tarver, Director of Economic Development and Phil Taillon, Executive Director of Planning and Development in Hammond say economic development is thriving in the city. Tarver and Taillon say Munster Steel has relocated to the Hammond, constructing a 131,000 square foot facility; Linde Gas has a substantial investment with the construction of a new specialty gas facility; Tribologik Corporation purchased ...
Hammond Polish deli owner to sell food at White Sox game
June 23, 2014 11:59 pm • Rob Earnshaw Times Correspondent Pierogis and potato pancakes consumed by Chicago White Sox fans July 1 at U.S. Cellular Field are being made by Hammond’s MJ Polish Deli, which for the third year has been invited back to serve its menu during Polish Heritage Night at the South Side ballpark. MJ’s owner Mariola Magana said White ...
Hammond Council paves way for new hotel
June 11, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw The City Council voted Monday to grant a 10-year tax abatement for the construction of a new Hampton Inn at 2842 Carlson Drive near Kennedy Avenue. A $12.5 million project, the new 120-room hotel will employ about 20 to 25 people, said Phil Taillon, executive director of Hammond Planning and Development. “We think it’s …