The City of Hammond’s Gaming Advisory Committee is set to award over $500,000 this year to qualifying non-profits, which will put the total amount of money awarded to over $11M since its inception. Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. started a de facto...

Crossroads YMCA is pleased to officially break ground on a new Hammond Destination YMCA through a partnership with the City of Hammond and Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. to create a new and expanded $70M YMCA at the former Woodmar Mall/Carson Pirie...

May’s here, and the Region has plenty to celebrate this weekend! Whether you’re looking to get outside and enjoy the weather, find something sweet to eat, or celebrate the things that make the Region unique, there’s something for everyone this...

Don't miss Mayor McDermott's Annual Fishing Derby at the Hammond Marina on Saturday, April 22 from 7am- 4pm. This is an all-ages event! Prizes and trophies will be given for largest salmon, largest trout, and largest bass. Shoreline and Bin Wall...

Rain or shine, the Region always has something up its sleeve to keep residents entertained. From live music to moving dramas to just being outside with people you love, there’s plenty happening for you to have a good time this weekend. Take a look...

On Saturday, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m., please join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Councilman Barry Tyler and other city and school officials for a press conference regarding the re-opening of the basketball courts at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial...