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🌱 Patch AM: What Hammond police are revealing about Saturday’s deadly alley shooting

Coming up: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet on the Hammond Patch calendar

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Hey there, Hammond! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Hammond police are revealing about Saturday's deadly alley shooting
  • Could the Chicago Bears really make Hammond their new home?

Also on today's calendar: The Wellness Retreat: A Festival Where Mind, Body, and Music Meet and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hammond Police Investigating Double Homicide; One In Custody (regionnewssource.org) — Hammond police are investigating a double homicide after two young men were found shot to death in an alley off the 800 block of Truman Street, with one suspect already in custody. Investigators say the incident appears isolated and there is no ongoing threat, but they're still seeking tips. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is urged to contact Detective Crystal Taylor.
   

• Illinois lawmakers confirm meeting with NFL commissioner as saga over $4.7bn Bears stadium drags on (newsbreak.com) — Hammond is still a leading contender for a proposed $4 billion Chicago Bears stadium, even as Illinois officials scramble to keep the team in the state and recently met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Bears leadership publicly say their focus remains on Hammond while they finalize financing and due diligence, though no firm decision or construction timeline has been set. Residents should watch closely, as a final choice could significantly reshape the city's economy and traffic.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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