Region Rats

01/23/2025

"A Standard History of , Indiana and the Region." Dr. William F. Howat of (1915)

01/07/2025

The Hammond Public Library app is here! 📱 Explore eBooks, reserve your favorite books, never miss an event & more—all from the convenience of your phone. Download now: https://tlcgoapp.net/HammondPublicLibrary

Exciting News! The Hammond Public Library app is here! 📱 Explore eBooks, reserve your favorite books, and never miss an event—all from the convenience of your phone. Download now: https://tlcgoapp.net/HammondPublicLibrary

02/22/2024

Our friends @ Hammond Optimist Clubhouse @ 7015 Kennedy Ave. in are hosting a St. Paddy's Day corned beef meal & raffle on Sat, March 16th! They'll be open to the public @ 11:00AM -- prior to HC3's parade @ 2:00PM! Our parade will go by Optimist Clubhouse, up Kennedy Ave. from Orchard Dr. to 161st St. See you on 3/16!

02/21/2024

Remembering Harry Molenaar's Harley-Davidson shop @ 5613 Calumet Ave. in Central ... Closed on August 1st, 1991 after a 58-year franchise!

02/12/2024

Happy Super Bowl Sunday, fellow Hammond residents! Did you know hosted one of the inaugural NFL teams?

02/08/2024

TONIGHT! (2/8)

RiseNWI is sharing the public meeting IDEM is hosting on February 8th at 6p. We encourage you to attend and .

📢 IDEM meeting details:
🗓️ Thursday, Feb. 8
⏰ 6 PM CST
📍East Chicago Central High School Auditorium (Door A) 1100 W. Columbus Drive, East Chicago, IN

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) will hold a public meeting to discuss the TV Renewal for BP Products North America Inc Whiting Business Unit. IDEM staff will describe the draft air permit and answer questions from citizens in an informal setting.

The public meeting will not include formal presentations, but will give the public an opportunity to ask questions, make statements, and discuss air pollution concerns with IDEM staff.

To learn more, visit: https://events.in.gov/event/public_meeting_bp_products_north_america_inc_whiting_business_unit_089-41271-00453

If you can’t attend in-person on the 8th, comment will be accepted through February 12th by email.
Comment Period ends on February 12, 2024, for Permit Renewal Number: T089-41271-00453

Comments should be directed to:
Doug Logan, Office of Air Quality
[email protected]

Please include your full name and address and the permit number in your correspondence.

01/22/2024

Don't miss the return of the Region's favorite holiday on Saturday, February 17th from 6-11 PM at the Hammond Civic Center.

With a "Wild Wild Midwest" theme this year, 219 Day 2024 will feature performances by Tim Gleason & The Whiskey Disco Band and bluegrass group Bourbon Aristocracy.

Don't miss other attractions, such as taking your shot at riding a mechanical bull, challenging your friends to a laser tag duel, local eats, craft beer, a chance to take a swing at the Region Rat piñata, western-themed selfie booth, and more!

This 21+ event is FREE to the public.
For more information or to sponsor contact Special Events at 219-853-6378

https://www.gohammond.com/219day/

01/03/2024

We love to see the Bank Calumet Building rise like a phoenix once more!

12/20/2023

cast tours in !