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Good day Hammond! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What BP’s full restart in Hammond means for your gas prices now
  • Which Hammond educator just earned statewide recognition for dual credit teaching?

Also on today's calendar: White Christmas and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Hammondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Hammondfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 31, low: 5. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 9 and low of -6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• BP Refinery in Whiting Back in Full Production (lakeshorepublicmedia.org) — BP’s massive refinery complex that spans Whiting, Hammond, and East Chicago is back to full production after an October fire and weeks of maintenance, restoring a key source of Midwest fuel. The shutdown had briefly driven gas prices higher, and the facility has also faced recent weather-related outages and environmental issues now under state review.
   

• Southridge teacher recognized for dual credit work (duboiscountyfreepress.com) — A Hammond Area Career Center health science educator, Virginia Sparks, is highlighted among Ivy Tech’s statewide honorees for excellence in dual credit instruction, putting a local spotlight in a long list of award winners. The piece mainly celebrates Southridge High School’s Erin Rauscher, but also recognizes standout dual credit teachers from Lake County and across Indiana.
   

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  • Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
    Yoda was LOST on December 9, 2025 in Calumet City, IL 60409 near Near 164th street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor 1 NE Hammond)
  • Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Hammond. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

East Chicago

  • Indiana Senate Committee Advances Redistricting Legislation Backed by Trump Toward Final Floor Vote (wttw.com)
  • 35 Easy Rice Recipes (tasteofhome.com)
  • REDISTRICTING SHOWDOWN: Senate disposes of amendments, prepares for fight on Thursday (indianacitizen.org)

Munster

  • Calumet City aldermen continue to question Mayor Thaddeus Jones' expenses, call for change (chicagotribune.com)
  • Need an Uber to State? Then jump on in ‘cause Here We Come! (lagrangenewsonline.com)
  • Chat Transcript: Deciphering Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman's post-CFP snub silence (on3.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

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