In a 4-1 vote at Tuesday’s council meeting, Hammond officials ended the long-standing 2,000-gallon minimum water service charge. Residents will now be charged strictly according to the amount of water they consume.

A Wednesday evening turned tragic in Hammond when a 7-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle. Local authorities, guided by a Lake County Coroner’s Office release, identified the young victim and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Public Enemy plans to “fight the power” in Hammond this weekend. The famed hip-hop group, known for its high-energy performances, promises an electrifying event for music enthusiasts in the United States.