On Wednesday, February 7, local businesses and members of the community welcomed Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. at today’s State of the City address at Dynasty Banquets. First on the stage was Interim Executive Director of the Lakeshore Chamber of...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr., will be giving his 21 st State of the City Address today, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Dynasty Banquet facility located at 4125 Calumet Avenue, Hammond and sponsored by the Lakeshore Chamber of...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the 219 Day Committee invite all Region residents over 21 years of age to join us for the fun, weird, and wacky event that celebrates everything Region, 219 Day. This year, we’re going horseback riding to the Wild...

No matter the time of year, the Region always brings a wide variety of new, innovative events and activities to help bring communities together. From concerts, to parades, to trick-or-treating, their is something for everyone to enjoy and create and...

There have been a wide variety of businesses, organizations, and communities that have been giving back to others and making the Region the best place it can be. Northwest Indiana continues to grow and prosper due to the determination and relentless...

Applications for 2024 funding through the City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee are now available. Applications are available at Hammond City Hall from the Mayor’s Office, Suite 215 or available online at...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Department of Planning and Development are pleased to announce that premier network broadcast of WALKABLE USA, a documentary over four years in the making, focusing on the revitalization of downtown Hammond,...

With Thanksgiving wrapping up, the City of Hammond put on its annual Holiday Parade to keep the holiday spirit growing. Candy floats and smiles abound all along the one-and-a-half-mile-long route. The parade started at Gavit High School and went...