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Foreign Local Brewery and Taproom Brings Craft Beer, New Jobs,and Community Spirit to Hessville

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Hammond’s Hessville neighborhood is raising a glass to its newest destination for craft beer lovers and locals alike. Foreign Local Brewery and Taproom, a microbrew pub and neighborhood tavern, is set to open its doors at 6716–18 Kennedy Avenue in the heart of Hammond’s Hessville district. Blending the art of small-batch brewing with a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Foreign Local Brewery …

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New Hammond Riverside Christian School to Open in Fall 2026

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Illiana Christian High School, Crown Point Christian School, and Highland Christian School have joined together to form For Generations to Come, a new educational partnership that will bring a fresh opportunity to Hammond families. The group has acquired the former Spohn School building from City Baptist Schools and plans to launch Hammond Riverside Christian School in the fall of 2026. …

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Final 3 Lots at Clark Field are Available Now

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The Hammond Redevelopment Commission has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the final 3 residential lots at Clark Field, Hammond’s hot new area for residential. These highly coveted lots are located on the footprint of the former Fire Station #2, before a new state-of-the-art station was built just south on Calumet Ave. Formally the athletic fields for Clark High …