Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Stateline Residents Receive Long Awaited Flood Insurance Relief


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. is thrilled to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted flood insurance relief for additional residents in the Forest Avenue and Stateline Avenue sections in southwest Hammond. Residents will receive flood insurance relief on November 14, 2018 after FEMA approved the Letter of Map Revision prepared by the US Army Corps of Engineers …

Kube Sports Complex Groundbreaking


CATEGORY: News

Please join Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Redevelopment Commission, and officials of Ice Kube LLC as they break ground for the new Ice Hockey Complex on the former Hammond FOP site, 2825 J. F. Mahoney Drive in the Hessville section of Hammond on Wednesday, November 7th at 2:30 p.m. This $7.5M, 94,000 sf facility is a perfect complimentary …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Hammond Announces Interest in Gary Gaming License


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced his support for the relocation of a casino license that is currently held by the Majestic Star Casino in the City of Gary to a location in the City of Hammond. “Today a legislative study committee recommended relocating the two licenses held by Majestic Star in Buffington Harbor. We want the legislature to …

Hammond’s Safe Internet Purchase Zone Available for Use


CATEGORY: Hammond Police Department, News

The Hammond Police Department would like to remind the public that we are set up to keep your local purchases safe. The modern approach to buying and selling on sites such as OfferUp, LetGo, Facebook, Craigslist, and others, is a great way to give and receive value for local items bought and sold. However, there is a safe way to …

Tuesday Night Soccer Returns


CATEGORY: News, Parks Department

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite all area soccer enthusiasts to come out on Tuesday nights from November through March to play and/or be coached in soccer. Come out and play, no matter what your skill level, at the Jean Shepherd Community Center, 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive from 6:00 – 9:30p. Here is the current …

Calumet Avenue Closure


CATEGORY: News

INDOT notified the City of Hammond today of the revised closure date for Calumet Avenue between Michigan Street and Sibley Street in Hammond for Thursday, October 24 through Friday, October 25, 2018, to complete a bridge deck pour over the Indiana Harbor Belt and State Street. The closure was expected to occur earlier this week but the Contractor, Dunnet Bay, …

Orak Shrine Circus Returns to Hammond


CATEGORY: Events

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 55th Edition of the Carden International Circus proudly present the 2018 Orak Shrine Circus at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave., beginning Friday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 25. Come and see the elephants, tigers, ponies, dogs, aerialists, jugglers and much, much more! Three big days … six big shows!! Dates ...