Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces that the 2016 Gaming Advisory Committee has made their determination on which charitable organizations the City will fund this year. The organizations are: American Cancer Society; American Veterans...

Hammond’s Festival of the Lakes (FOTL) is returning July 20-24, and with new headliners across all genres of music, this year’s fest is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. And if you’re planning on heading down to Wolf Lake Pavilion...

Ideas in Motion Media and Publisher Chris Mahlmann welcomed Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. for the first mayoral interview in the new Great News Studio, designed and installed by the team at Steindler Signs. The interview touched on a number of...

It is a busy weekend in Northwest Indiana and was very difficult to narrow down our 10 Fun Things to Do this Weekend in Northwest Indiana! If you don't see something that strikes your fancy below, check out the rest of the events in the region for...

The fireworks are coming! The fireworks are coming! Independence Day will soon be here and many communities around Northwest Indiana are taking part in the festivities! Read on to learn about the celebrations happening this Independence Day! Do you...

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the February 24, 2016 Mayor’s Night Out in the 5th District that was canceled due to a snow storm. The new date will be Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Gavit MS/HS, 1670 – 175th Street from...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Port Authority are proud to announce the official opening of the Aquatic Play Center at Wolf Lake. Bring your children, twelve and under, out for fun in the sun at the splash pad. Children must be...

Mayor Thomas M. Mcdermott Jr. Invites You to: THE VIP EXPERIENCE. Come Experience The Vip Area At The Festival Of The Lakes! Your Vip Experience Pass Allows You To: Get Closer to the Action in Our Vip Seating Section Enjoy Discounted Beer &...

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott is proud to announce a deal struck between Midwest Collegiate team, the Michigan City Lakers, and the City of Hammond Park Department, which allows the MC Lakers to lease Hammond's south baseball field, located in...

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., Hammond Parks & Recreation and Modern Midways are pleased to announce the return of the carnival Mega Pass for use at the 13th Annual Festival of the Lakes. The Mega Pass is on sale now for $50 each, at the Hammond...