McDermott for Indiana

Statement from Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr.: The Chicago Bears chose Hammond, Indiana because they see what I have said for years: Hammond is a successful city of opportunity and possibility, an excellent choice for such a significant investment. The city of Hammond and… (1/2)

Thank you to everyone who came out to the @cityofhammond Mohawks annual Memorial Day parade today to help us honor and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

As if an underground gambling ring in NWI wasn’t outrageous enough, connections between some of the indicted mobsters and a candidate for Lake County Sheriff start to surface. I broke this crazy story down with former ATF agent and Democratic candidate for LC Sheriff Jason Gore.

Tomorrow (5/1) on LOCPod, Tom and Kevin talk with candidate for Lake County Sheriff Jason Gore and candidate for Lake County Council District 1 Scott Miller. Stream live at 7:30 AM CT on our FB, YT, X, and for the first time, on the WJOB Network/AM 1230/104.7 FM (they will pick up our stream at 8:05 AM CT).

We’re back. Season 18 of LOCPod with Mayor Tom and Kevin Smith premieres this Tues, April 28 at 7:30 AM CT. Stream live on our X, YT, and FB.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Democratic candidate for Lake County Sheriff Jason Gore. Lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, former Merrillville police officer, and retired ATF agent, Jason shared with me why he’s running and his vision for a better LC Sheriff’s Dept.

Attending the ribbon cutting for the new Monon Corridor @southshoreline at the @cityofhammond Gateway Station - @tommcdermottjr welcoming @GovBraun and other dignitaries to the city and the new rail line. $1.6B investment!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A very special thank you to everyone who attended my annual St. Pat’s fundraiser and helped make it the biggest one yet. Let’s keep moving Hammond forward!

As Hammond’s mayor, allow me to clear the air — if the Chicago Bears come to Indiana, they’re coming to Hammond. Northwest Indiana is Bears territory.

Mayor Tom McDermott leaving the Indiana House Ways & Means committee hearing after testifying in support of the @ChicagoBears new stadium in @cityofhammond #BearDown

@tommcdermottjr leaving the House Ways & Means Committee after testifying in support of @ChicagoBears new stadium coming to @cityofhammond #BearDown #Bears

@tommcdermottjr leaving the House Ways and Means committee hearing after giving testimony in support of bringing the Chicago Bears to Hammond @cityofhammond #BearDown

Partisanship still finds a way to rear its ugly head, even when it comes to what could be a huge win for Indiana if the Chicago Bears relocate here. Somewhere along the way, Republicans and Democrats lost their ability to work together, and we have to find our way back to that.

These days, we seem to live life one shocking ICE headline at a time. What do you think of the news that ICE is considering Merrillville, Indiana as a site for one of its “Amazon Prime-like” warehouses to detain immigrants?

Celebrating Dr. King in @cityofhammond and what he stood for while acknowledging the hard work that continues and is needed today and everyday. #MLKDay

I’m sorry, Illinois, you guys can’t afford the Chicago Bears anymore. So, why wouldn’t they look at building their new stadium in Northwest Indiana.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The Epstein files —that Trump said were a hoax— are finally being released but in a delayed/redacted way that seems to violate the Epstein Files Transparency Act and is drawing bipartisan criticism. How did we get here, and how does the MAGA base feel about this ongoing betrayal?

Do they have the votes or not? Because apparently they don’t have more important things to tackle —like cost of living— this week, the Indiana Senate will consider a new congressional map made to give the GOP control of all 9 districts. The great @AttyAbdul and I break it down.

It’s a great morning for the annual Hammond Holiday Parade down Indy Blvd. A great crowd bringing in the holiday season! @cityofhammond @HammondParks @tommcdermottjr #GoHammond #HolidayTraditions