Hammond Edison Park Improvements Groundbreaking


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Parks Department

Hammond Mayor, Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. in conjunction with the Hammond Parks and Recreation Dept., 4thDistrict Councilman William Emerson and the Hammond Board of Parks Commissioners began the revitalization of Edison Park today with a ground breaking ceremony. Upon its completion Edison Park will be a park that is family friendly where parents and children can have fun together. The …

Kennedy Avenue Closure Due to Emergency Sewer Work


CATEGORY: Engineering, News

The City of Hammond and the Hammond Sanitary District wishes to inform residents and motorists of the closing of Kennedy Avenue immediately south of Michigan Street/US 20 in Hammond beginning 7:00 am Friday, April 27, 2018 for an undetermined length of time. Currently, there are restricted lanes on Kennedy and the ramps from US 20 to Kennedy are closed at …

2018 Primary Election Early Voting Has Begun


CATEGORY: News

Info2018 PRIMARY EARLY VOTING LOCATIONSEAST CHICAGO COUNTY COURT HSE3711MAIN ST., EAST CHICAGOGARY GENESIS CENTER1GENESIS PLAZA, GARYHAMMOND COUNTY COURTHOUSE232 RUSSELL ST., HAMMONDHOBART POLICE COMM. CENTER705 E. 4TH ST., HOBARTLOWELL TOWN HALL501E.MAIN ST., LOWELLMUNSTER TOWN HALL1005 RIDGE RD., MUNSTERSCHERERVILLE TOWN HALL10 E. JOLIET ST., SCHERERVILLEST. JOHN TWP. ASSESSOR’S OFC.9157 WICKER AVE., ST.JOHNWICKER PARK SOCIAL CENTER8554 INDPLS. BLVD., HIGHLANDWINFIELD TOWN HALL10645 RANDOLPH ST., …

Notice of Public Comment Period


CATEGORY: Community Development, News

Pursuant to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Hammond has prepared its 2018/2019 Annual Action Plan that describes the resources available and the proposed use of those resources to meet the community development, affordable housing, and homeless priority needs of the City. A summary of resources and expected uses is provided below. …

Hammond Marina Seeks Summer Lifeguards


CATEGORY: Hammond Port Authority, News

InfoThe Hammond Port Authority/Hammond Marina is looking for summertime lifeguards (Memorial Day through Labor Day).Applicants with current American Red Cross lifeguard, first aid and cpr certifications preferred. (if not, you must be enrolled to complete a lifeguard/first aid/cpr course by June 1st}The Hammond Port Authority will train qualified applicants in open water rescue.For further information and applications contact: The Hammond …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Hammond Housing Market Trending Up


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is proud to announce that Hammond’s housing market is trending upwards. In 2017, 42% of houses were sold within the first 30 days and 26% within first 60 days receiving 98% and 96% of listing price respectively. In the last five years, the median selling price in Hammond has increased by $32,500 and the number …

Applicants Sought for Hammond Police Academy Bound Sponsorship Program


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, News

Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. and the City of Hammond Police Department are seeking applicants for the new Hammond Academy Bound sponsorship program. The program sponsors Hammond residents wishing to become Hammond Police Officers. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, March 19th through Thursday, March 29th in the Chief’s office at the Hammond Police Department located at 509 Douglas Street in …