Hammond officials to participate in St. Baldrick's events

HAMMOND | City Councilman Mark Kalwinski already is committed to shaving his head Saturday to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

Opinions mixed as Hammond prepares to weigh proposed scavenging ban

HAMMOND | The sponsor of the proposed ban on scavenging in the city said Friday he doesn't plan on making changes to the ordinance under consideration by the Hammond City Council.

Hammond council weighs ban on scavenging

HAMMOND | A proposed ban on scavenging in the city faced criticism at Monday's City Council meeting from individuals contending they scrap to support their families.

Amsted Rail seeking tax break on planned $7.7 million investment

HAMMOND | Amsted Rail is petitioning Hammond for a property tax break on renovations the company has planned for its location on Hohman Avenue.

Hammond City Council adopts nepotism policy in line with state law

HAMMOND | The City Council adopted a policy Monday aimed at restricting nepotism in local government.

Hammond Mayor McDermott recaps China trip

Hammond City Councilman Mark Kalwinksi, D-1st, climbs the Great Wall of China.

Hammond Mayor McDermott recaps China trip

Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., fourth from right, and a delegation of city officials traveled to China on an economic development trip in March. Pictured, from left, are a guide; Ed Krusa, Mark Kalwinski, Pat Obi, Tom Dabertin, McDermott, Bobby Lendi, Joe Smith and Phil Taillon.

Mark Kalwinski

Council defeats gun ordinance; city exposed to potential lawsuits

HAMMOND | The Hammond City Council defeated a proposal that would have changed the city gun and weapon ban to comply with a new state law.

Council punts on Little Cal funding measure, could delay another month

HAMMOND | The Hammond City Council postponed a vote on a controversial measure supporting the creation of a conservancy district early Tuesday morning after hours of contentious opposition from Lake County residents.

Buncich will speak Thursday at Crime Watch gathering

HAMMOND | Lake County Sheriff John Buncich will join representatives from the Whiting and Hammond police departments at the Whiting-Robertsdale Crime Watch meeting on Thursday.

Two Republicans seek 1st District GOP nod

HAMMOND | Two Republicans are running in the May 3 primary to represent Hammond's northern-most council district.

1st District incumbent squares off against familiar faces

HAMMOND | Incumbent 1st District Councilman Mark Kalwinski will face two familiar foes in the Democratic primary on May 3: Leticia "Letty" Martinez and Matt Kolanowski.

Hammond candidate unintentionally left off ballot

CROWN POINT | A candidate in Hammond's 1st District Democratic primary was left off early ballots in Crown Point.

Councilman pushes to rescind two-week old law

HAMMOND | Hammond City Councilman Homero "Chico" Hinojosa tried to roll back an ordinance at Monday's meeting that he said targets the growing Hispanic population in the city's 1st Council District.

Hammond families still homeless after sewage backups

HAMMOND | At least six families remained homeless Saturday night after a mixture of a soap-like substance and raw sewage backed up into their Robertsdale homes on New Year's Eve.