Hammond is a village in Piatt County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 602.
Population602
Median Home$104,700
Area0.76 sq mi
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All news →NewsMAR 13, 2026
Illinois State Police chase linked to Hammond, Indiana armed robbery ends near Langley and Champlain in Chicago; 1 in custody
Illinois State Police chase linked to Hammond, Indiana armed robbery ends near Langley and Champlain in Chicago; 1 in custody ABC7 Chicago
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NewsMAR 09, 2026
Chicago Bear news: NFL team's plan for possible Hammond stadium near Wolf Lake drawing environmental groups' attention
Chicago Bear news: NFL team's plan for possible Hammond stadium near Wolf Lake drawing environmental groups' attention ABC7 Chicago
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NewsFEB 26, 2026
Indiana passes Chicago Bears stadium bill for Hammond, Indiana, as Illinois advances mega project bill
Indiana passes Chicago Bears stadium bill for Hammond, Indiana, as Illinois advances mega project bill Shaw Local
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