The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005, set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as a state driver’s license and state identification card. Change never comes easily, so it probably is no surprise that the deadline for getting a REAL ID has been kicked down the road a few times. But, after several starts and …
July 23, 2014 – Kimberly Cheek-Stanley On any given day, Anne Herbert is working behind the scenes to improve the lives of those in her community and across the country. The Hammond resident is the only American Red Cross disaster volunteer in the city and the first person contacted when a disaster or fire occurs in Hammond. “We take care …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that The Towle Theater will bring their All American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters Show to The Pavilion at Wolf Lake on Saturday, August 20th. “There are other groups out there comprised of good singers, but our girls aren’t creating typical jazz vocal stylings, …
The following Hammond schools are closed Thursday due to Wednesday’s blizzard: All School City of Hammond Public Schools Bishop Noll Academy City Baptist Hammond Academy of Science and Technology Purdue University Calumet (campus reopens at noon, classes start at 1pm) St. Casimir St. John Bosco Woodland Child Development Center
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced that on February 22, 2019, he initiated a conference call with representatives of Governor Holcomb’s office, the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and members of the Commissioner’s staff to discuss the status and steps being taken to address two important issues facing the City of Hammond and its residents. …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce that The Towle Theater will bring their All American Sweethearts: A Salute to the Andrews Sisters Show to Clark Middle/High School’s Auditorium on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 7 pm. This this the rescheduled Pav show from the summer. “There are other groups out there comprised …
September 15, 2014 – Rob Earnshaw From a rail crossing falling into disrepair to the proposed South Shore Line extension, trains were on the mind of recent Mayor’s Night Out participants. The “horrible” condition of the railroad crossing on Indianapolis Boulevard next to Cargill Inc. was one of the issues concerning residents at the recent event at Wolf Lake Pavilion. …
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 13th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, at the Hammond Civic Center Business Office, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., Monday through Friday from 8am – …
When the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allows for it, the City may use an expedited Citizen Participation process in the cases of natural disasters and other emergency situations that require a shortened process in order to quickly respond to community needs. This may include shortened public comment periods, notifications, and elimination of public hearings. In all …
November 17, 2014 – Ed Bierschenk The City Council Monday took final action on an 18-year bond issue that could provide the city with some $30 million to pay off debt and possibly provide some surplus revenue next year. The bond issue will be paid off from money brought in from increased water rates charged to Chicago Heights under the …
