🌱 Patch AM: Could an NFL stadium really land in Hammond’s backyard?

Hi Hammond! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could an NFL stadium really land in Hammond's backyard?
• Hammond resident charged after officers injured during Schererville restaurant arrest

Also on today's calendar: Jo Koy Live.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Hot; a stray morning shower, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawmaker hopeful that Bears stadium would be 'win-win' for both Illinois and Indiana (wvpe.org) — Plans for a potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond remain very much alive, according to an Indiana lawmaker who says testing continues at two local sites. He argues the project near the state line could bring major jobs, visitors, and tax revenue to Hammond and Northwest Indiana, even as Illinois leaders keep pitching their own options.
   

• Hammond Woman Charged After Allegedly Biting Two Schererville Officers At Restaurant (regionnewssource.org) — A 39-year-old Hammond woman faces multiple felony charges after police say she resisted arrest and injured two Schererville officers at a Cooper's Hawk restaurant Friday evening. Officers allege she was intoxicated, refused a rideshare, struggled during handcuffing, and continued to be uncooperative while being transported to Lake County Jail.
   

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Saturday September 5
• Ramon Ayala →
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Saturday September 26
• Jo Koy Live →
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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Board of Directors Meeting
  Munster Chamber of Commerce Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room 1005 Ridge Road Munster, IN
  9:00 am
• Tech Tuesday
  Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch Gary, IN 46407
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• Town Council Agenda Review Meeting →
  Munster Town Hall Main Meeting Room
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Site Review Committee Meeting →
  Munster Town Hall , Main Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Division Meeting
  Izaak Walton League Griffith 1532 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
• Country-a-Fair at Redar Park 🐖🐄🐐 →
  Peter G Redar Memorial Park, 217 Gregory St, Schererville
  11:00 am
• Family Field Day →
  Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
  1:00 pm
• Adult Field Day →
  Wicker Memorial Park, 8554 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Board of Zoning Appeals & Plan Commission →
  Munster Town Hall , Main Meeting Room
  6:00 pm
Friday September 11
• The Fortunate Sons: Theatre at the Center →
  Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Rd, Munster
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Hammond. Apply here.
• Burger King - Dhanani Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member 267 in Munster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Chicago

• Chicago Bears announce donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest storm relief (christianpure.com)
• Environmental groups file petition against Cleveland-Cliffs air permit (chicagotribune.com)

Munster

• NW Indiana residents turn to newly opened FEMA center as some report denied insurance claims (abc7chicago.com)

Gary

• Actively Black Releases Drop 3 of Michael Jackson Collection (mjvibe.com)
• Gary council approves graffiti removal grant from Lake County commissioners (chicagotribune.com)
• The World Celebrates Michael Jackson on His 68th Birthday (mjvibe.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: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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