Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., has announced that due to the extreme cold expected this week, the City of Hammond has identified several buildings as warming centers, including: Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if necessary to get out of the cold. In the case of a city wide power outage these …
Department: Police Department Job Title: Correctional Officer – Probationary (Full-Time) Date Requested: January 16, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $50,773.00 annually Principal Function: The Correctional Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all city and federal inmates while they are in the jail, and/or until they either bond out or are transported out of the jail, and within the …
Department: Police Department Job Title: Correctional Officer – Probationary (Full-Time) Date Requested: January 16, 2026 Date Needed: ASAP Salary: $50,773.00 annually Principal Function: The Correctional Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of all city and federal inmates while they are in the jail, and/or until they either bond out or are transported out of the jail, and within the …
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 Sanitation department will not be working Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in observance of Veteran’s Day. Tuesday through Friday scheduled garbage pick-up will be one day late. The Sanitation Department will be working on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Public Service Announcement Regarding the Commencement of Rail Operations on the NICTD West Lake Corridor and Associated Quiet Zone This notice is to advise of the start of NICTD rail operations on the West Lake corridor, with impacted grade crossings between Fisher St. in Munster, IN and Douglas St. in Hammond, IN. Rail operations are anticipated to commence with a …
