Hammond seeking developers for Oxbow Landing

HAMMOND | Hammond is seeking developers for Oxbow Landing, an area city officials hope turns into a premier commercial and retail area.

Hammond councilman concerned about potential Walmart move

HAMMOND | A Hammond City councilman has expressed dismay about the possibility of the Walmart on 165th Street closing for a larger store to open at the Cabela's site.

Hammond makes changes amid HUD funding cutbacks

HAMMOND | A decrease in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is causing Hammond to end or evaluate some programs backed by those dollars.

Hammond business incubator expanding into Harris Building

HAMMOND | Nurturing the next generation of small businesses often takes a partnership and a safe haven where fledgling companies can develop both wings and roots.

United Neighborhoods Inc. hopes to find a niche in house rehabs

HAMMOND | United Neighborhoods Inc., a nonprofit aimed at addressing housing needs in the city, is under new leadership and hoping to carve out a niche for itself.

Hammond seeks more downtown businesses in wake of beautification project

HAMMOND | A restaurant and a company interested in purchasing the Harris Bank building on Hohman Avenue are talking with the city to move to downtown Hammond, a city official said.

Subway first new tenant at Woodmar Mall development

HAMMOND | A Subway sandwich shop is moving into the new Woodmar Mall development.

Hammond officials celebrate downtown project

HAMMOND | Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. stood Tuesday on the former site of the Goldblatt's Department Store to celebrate a project city officials said is key in the redevelopment of downtown.

Hammond Redevelopment Commission OKs purchase of downtown building

HAMMOND | The city is planning to buy the Manta building in downtown Hammond.

Woodmar Mall project shows signs of progress

HAMMOND | The developer of the Woodmar Mall project appears close to meeting a critical deadline with the city, according to Department of Planning and Development Executive Director Phil Taillon.

Neighborhood shedding slab in Hammond

HAMMOND | The city is planning to demolish an old concrete slab that once served as a rail loading area at 173rd Street and Lyman Avenue.

Hammond program aims to help homebuyers

HAMMOND | A program offering assistance with down payments has helped more than 270 people buy homes in the city.

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.

Hammond looks to expand redevelopment area for Potash project

HAMMOND | With Potash Corp. breaking ground on its new facility in June, the city is positioning itself to provide $10 million in incentives to the company.

Deadline for Woodmar Mall project approaching in June

HAMMOND | The developer of the Woodmar Mall project has until the end of June to complete work on the site at 165th Street and Indianapolis Boulevard.

EDITORIAL: Some homework for College Bound

The College Bound program in Hammond holds great promise in attracting and retaining homeowners in Hammond and in boosting the educational attainment level, which is so important in economic development efforts.

Hammond holds ceremony for new road configuration

HAMMOND | The city of Hammond will host a ceremony Tuesday to unveil Carlson Drive near where the River Park Apartments used to be.

Taillon addresses Crime Watch tonight at Calumet College

HAMMOND | Phil Taillon, Hammond director of planning and development, will speak at the Robertsdale/Whiting Crime Watch tonight.

Curves Gym moving downtown

HAMMOND | The Curves Gym in Hammond is moving downtown.

EDITORIAL: Make fertilizer plant grow to fruition

The murky rumors about a new development coming to Hammond are gaining more definition, even if the plans aren't definitive yet. Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. has identified the interested company as PotashCorp, the world's largest fertilizer producer.