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🌱 Patch AM: How Bears storm aid and stadium plans could reshape Hammond’s future

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Cheers Hammond! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bears storm aid and stadium plans could reshape Hammond's future
  • Northwest Indiana residents sue NIPSCO over outages that hit Hammond hard
  • How long will Hammond's power crisis and emergency aid efforts continue?

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago Bears donate to storm relief in Northwest Indiana (indystar.com) — Hammond residents still without power after the Aug. 11 storms are seeing new help, as the Chicago Bears donate $100,000 to Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Gary and continue pursuing a stadium plan in Hammond. The gift supports local storm recovery, while state officials weigh major tax-backed incentives for the proposed stadium that could reshape Northwest Indiana's economy.
   

• NIPSCO customers seek class action for power failure after storms (wishtv.com) — Hammond residents affected by massive power failures after the Aug. 11 storms are part of a new class-action lawsuit accusing NIPSCO of neglecting tree and line maintenance. Filed in Porter County, the case seeks damages for widespread outages, spoiled food, medical disruptions, and emotional distress across Northwest Indiana.
   

• Chicago Bears, others send aid as Indiana faces 11th day without power (upi.com) — Hammond families hit by the Aug. 11 storms are still coping with extended power outages, but free meals, gift cards, and major donations are flowing into the city and nearby communities. The Chicago Bears, World Central Kitchen, and Catholic Charities are among those stepping up as state leaders press NIPSCO to speed up restoration.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • LOST DOG ‼️
    My dog Moose got out of the gate last night. He has a bears collar on. Please keep an eye out for him and let me know if you see him! (Nextdoor Central Hammond)
  • UniFirst Corporation posted a job opening for Production Team Partner - Truck Unloader andamp; Sorter - UniFirst in Hammond. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Hammond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hammond here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Chicago

  • VIDEO: 'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power (vernonreporter.com)
  • Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here's How You Can Help (blockclubchicago.org)
  • 'Survival mode': Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power (wndu.com)

Munster

  • 8029 Jefferson Ave, Munster, IN 46321 (redfin.com)
  • NIPSCO's latest outage numbers; Gary mayor provides update at WGN (wgntv.com)
  • Donna Vickroy: Tornadic winds demolish everything but the human spirit (chicagotribune.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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