Hammond, Illinois

About Hammond

Hammond is a tiny community in central Illinois counting 498 people who proudly call it home.

Hammond holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 655 residents per square mile.

📰 Hammond News Today

• Chicago Bears Remain Focused on Hammond Stadium Project ‘At This Time,’ Team CEO Says WTTW News · Aug 13
• Chicago Bears announcement news: NFL team executives focus on Hammond, Indiana for new stadium, talks with Illinois continue ABC7 Chicago · Aug 13
• Chicago Bears lower odds of Illinois stadium. What they said Peoria Journal Star · Aug 13
• Bears’ 'sole focus' on Hammond with no site chosen thecentersquare.com · Aug 13
• Chicago Bears have had ‘minimal’ talks with Illinois legislators as stadium focus remains on Hammond Chicago Tribune · Aug 13

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What Makes Hammond Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Hammond — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hammond

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