🌱 Patch AM: Could the Chicago Bears’ stadium plans permanently transform Hammond’s future?

Morning Hammond! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Could the Chicago Bears' stadium plans permanently transform Hammond's future?
• Griffith crash suspect found asleep in truck outside Hammond home

Also on today's calendar: Ramon Ayala.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bears still lobbying in Illinois despite Hammond focus (fox32chicago.com) — A proposed new domed Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond could dramatically reshape the city's profile and economy, even as the team quietly keeps lobbyists working in Illinois. The piece explains how ongoing Springfield lobbying suggests an Illinois option isn't dead, outlines key legislative timelines, and highlights what state officials and insiders say to watch next.
   

• Griffith Man Charged After Woman Allegedly Pinned in Pickup Door During Gas Station Crash (regionnewssource.org) — Police say a Griffith man who allegedly pinned a woman in a pickup door at a Griffith gas station was later found asleep in his truck outside a Hammond residence. Officers reported signs of heavy intoxication and a high breath-test result before jailing him on multiple misdemeanor charges. Hammond residents may notice increased police activity tied to the case.
   

📸 Around Hammond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hammond

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Revolución de Amor →
  The PAV (Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park), 2324 Calumet Ave, Hammond
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Ramon Ayala →
  Horseshoe Hammond - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 777 Casino Center Dr, Hammond
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• Pints in the Park 2026 →
  Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Fun Shoot Trap
  Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
• Tech Tuesday
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• LITTLE HARTS PLAY CAFE FREE PLAYDATE! →
  Little Harts Play Cafe, 2011 Hart St, Dyer
  1:00 pm
• August Interactive Dinner Theater Series →
  J's Breakfast Club, 2601 Broadway, Gary
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Open House (For Parents)
  Crown Point High School CPHS
  6:00 pm
• Gary SouthShore RailCats vs. Sioux City Explorers →
  US SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary
  6:45 pm
Friday August 28
• Wiz Khalifa →
  Hard Rock Cafe, 5400 W 29th Ave, Gary
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Jackson St Block Party
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am
• Gary SouthShore RailCats vs. Sioux Falls Canaries →
  US SteelYard, 1 Stadium Plaza, Gary
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Strack & VAN TIL Super Markets, Inc posted a job opening for Cashier - Highland in Highland. Apply here.
• creative dining services posted a job opening for Student/General Food Service Worker - Part-Time in Gary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Chicago

• Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here's How You Can Help (blockclubchicago.org)
• 'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power (wndu.com)

Munster

• NIPSCO's latest outage numbers; Gary mayor provides update at WGN (wgntv.com)
• Donna Vickroy: Tornadic winds demolish everything but the human spirit (chicagotribune.com)
• Munster votes to spend $1.25 million on private debris removal amid power outages (wgntv.com)

Ok Hammond! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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