Hammond and other towns across Indiana are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Hammond, IN community.
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Indiana COVID-19 Cases
Indiana Total Coronavirus Cases: 2,080,067
Indiana New Coronavirus Deaths:
Indiana Total Coronavirus Deaths: 26,502
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Hammond
Hammond cuts ribbon on new fire station
"I promised when I became mayor, we were going to not just invest in public safety in words, but in action," Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. told the capacity crowd. More info »
The Times of Northwest Indiana - 05/02/2025 01:00amSouth Shore riders complain of late, packed trains; railroad considering 10% fare increase
The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District got an earful from riders Tuesday at a hearing on a proposed 10% fare increase. More info »
Chicago Tribune - 05/08/2025 04:04amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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