The Festival of the Lakes runs through July 24th at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, Indiana. Visit www.festivalofthelakes.com for more info.
Public Notice: CDBG and ESG funding
The City of Hammond, Department of Planning and Development is in the process of preparing its 2015-2016 budget for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), (HOME) Investment Partnership Program and Community Housing and Development Organization (CHDO). Applications will be available beginning September 2, 2014. Application must be completed and return to the Department of Planning and Development, …
American Red Cross Blood Drive
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 Wednesday, March 15 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm in Café 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 gives …
Boat rides, carnival rides, and fans arriving early for George Thorogood & The Destroyers
The Festival of the Lakes runs through July 24th at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in Hammond, Indiana. Visit www.festivalofthelakes.com for more info.
WWE Live at the Hammond Civic Center
WWE Returns to the Hammond Civic Center! When: Sunday, April 23, 2017 Doors open at 3:30pm | Show starts at 5:00pm Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship: Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. Bray Wyatt Intercontinental Championship Match: Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin Plus more of your favorite WWE Superstars including: Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, …
City Seeks Proposals for “Downtown Westlake Platform” Project
The City of Hammond is seeking public proposals for design services pertaining to Downtown Station Platform in Hammond, IN. The scope of services for this project includes the preparation of construction documents, permitting and compliance with NICTD and Federal Railroad Admininstration requirements. The project is located on the NICTD Westlake line at Russell Street in Hammond. RFP ISSUED: August 29, …
Festival of the Lakes Carnival Mega Pass Now On Sale!
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 14th 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 8:30am …
Business Licenses
All applications received after July 31st will incur a $200 late fee!New/Renewal Business License – Applicant Check List Business Type Fee Approval Required Expiration Date Regulating Ordinance Download Amusement Devices $50.00 per device (Coin operated devices, jukeboxes, pool tables, and other amusement devices) Controller June 30th 112.020 to 112.027 112.045 to 112.047 Application Auto Dealer $105.00 Plus Insurance: $50,000 Property …
Hammond Sportsplex Grand Opening Celebration
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Sportsplex are hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 9:00am until 1:00pm. There will be contests and free giveaways from our sponsors. Open gym will be free to the public from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. Come by and sign up for sports leagues, meet the staff, tour the new …
Chicago Street Project Website Now Available
The City of Hammond is developing a federal-aid project to reconstruct and widen Chicago Street. The proposed project will include improvements to the existing roadway, including new pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm sewers, roadway lighting, and new traffic signals. A website has been developed that contains more information regarding this project and can be accessed by visiting www.gochicagostreet.com.