Applications Open for 2026 Funding Through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that applications for 2026 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee will open on December 15, 2025 and will remain available until February 20, 2026. This year, the City is moving toward a more technology-friendly and streamlined process. …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott and the city’s economic development team announced that the former site of Franciscan/St. Margaret Hospital is now owned by the city. “The deed was received from Franciscan last week and we promptly recorded it so that the city can move on to the next exciting chapter on this site,” said Mayor McDermott. The site, which occupies …
The City of Hammond, Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., and the Hammond Police Department proudly announce significant leadership transitions, including promotions and retirements that mark an important moment in the department’s history. After 38 years of distinguished service, Chief William “Andy” Short has announced his retirement. He will continue serving as Chief Emeritus until his departure date in early April. …
The City of Hammond is proud to announce a major $22.5 million investment in the comprehensive renovation of Renaissance Towers & Apartments, one of Indiana’s largest affordable housing communities. The planned rehabilitation will cover the entire complex — including two senior towers and 12 family buildings, totaling 450 units — with an average investment of approximately $50,000 per apartment. Construction …
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 …
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. …
Hammond and nearby areas received over six inches of rainfall in the past 24 hours, saturating the ground and increasing the risk of flooding. The Hammond Sanitary District (HSD) reports that sewers and the wastewater plant are operating at full capacity. Additional staff have been deployed to the plant and pump stations, and the Columbia Avenue CSO basin is functioning …
HAMMOND MAYOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING HIRING FREEZE IN RESPONSE TO “TAX RELIEF” BILL THAT WILL DEVASTATE LOCAL SERVICES Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. today signed Executive Order 25-12, declaring an immediate hiring freeze across all City of Hammond departments in response to the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Braun. …
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott is proud to announce the promotion of William “Bill” Lewter to the position of Code Enforcement Commissioner, effective immediately. A dedicated public servant with over 15 years of service to the city and a lifelong Hammond resident, Lewter brings a wealth of experience, resilience, and community commitment to his new leadership role. Lewter has called Hammond …
The City of Hammond is proud to announce it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to support the installation of new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at high-traffic city locations. The grant will fund the deployment of EV charging infrastructure at the Hammond Sportsplex and City Hall, two …
