Plenty of people live in Northwest Indiana, but the people who wear their hometown on their backs are the ones who earn the “Region Rat” label. On Saturday, February 21, the City of Hammond invited the residents of the Region to an all-night party to …

The Indiana House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, in a 24-0 vote, amended Senate Bill 27 and named Hammond as the location for a new Chicago Bears stadium. “ This is a very important step in the effort the State of Indiana has made to bring the …

With a hearing underway this morning for Indiana Senate Bill 27, which would see the establishment of a Northwest Indiana stadium authority, the Chicago Bears released the following statement: “The passage of SB 27 would mark the most meaningful step …

The City of Hammond has taken an important first step toward becoming a more age-friendly community by committing to join the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This national program supports cities and states as they work to create …

The middle of February can be a fascinating time of the year. As the transition from winter to spring is still in process, there’s a slight increase in outdoor activities even though most of them still remain indoors. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun …

The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce welcomed City of Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr. to the Hammond Sportsplex on Thursday, January 29th, for the mayor’s 23rd annual State of the City address. 450 leaders, officials, and residents from Hammond and beyond …

In the blink of an eye, we’re already through the first month of 2026! Despite some cold days and plenty of snow, the fun is just heating up in Northern Indiana as we head into February. Take a look at our list of 10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana to …