Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announced this morning that Gold Section tickets for the Lil Wayne concert this Saturday July 15th at Festival of the Lakes are now SOLD OUT. “We knew that bringing Lil Wayne to the Fest this year was going to be a...

Fairs and festivals are coming to the Region, and you’re not going to want to miss out on the diverse activities they offer this weekend! From Hammond’s Festival of the Lakes all the way to La Porte’s County Fair, the attractions are calling...

Festival of the Lakes is less than a week away, and the City of Hammond celebrated by hosting its annual Launch Party at 18th Street Brewery. This year’s festival is packed with some of the biggest musical acts that the event has ever seen – and...

The City of Hammond Common Council, with the support of Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., will introduce and consider an ordinance that would close gas stations during the early morning hours. The ordinance would mandate the closure of any gas station...

On Monday evening, Hammond celebrated Independence Day by welcoming 47 new U.S. citizens from 25 different countries at their annual Naturalization Ceremony. Organized by the League of Women Voters in collaboration with the City of Hammond and...