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It is home to the '''First Baptist Church of Hammond''', a notable [[Independent Baptist]] congregation which, at one time, claimed to be the largest congregation in America. For many years it was pastored by [[Jack Hyles]], then later by his son-in-law [[Jack Schaap]], before the latter was convicted under the '''Mann Act''' for taking a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. | It is home to the '''First Baptist Church of Hammond''', a notable [[Independent Baptist]] congregation which, at one time, claimed to be the largest congregation in America. For many years it was pastored by [[Jack Hyles]], then later by his son-in-law [[Jack Schaap]], before the latter was convicted under the '''Mann Act''' for taking a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. | ||
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| + | In June 2026, the [[Chicago Bears]] announced they would build a new stadium and entertainment complex in Hammond, ending over 100 years of association with its namesake city. | ||
[[Category:Indiana Cities and Towns]] | [[Category:Indiana Cities and Towns]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, June 5, 2026
Hammond is a city in Indiana, one of the Indiana suburbs of Chicago.
It is home to the First Baptist Church of Hammond, a notable Independent Baptist congregation which, at one time, claimed to be the largest congregation in America. For many years it was pastored by Jack Hyles, then later by his son-in-law Jack Schaap, before the latter was convicted under the Mann Act for taking a minor across state lines for sexual purposes.
In June 2026, the Chicago Bears announced they would build a new stadium and entertainment complex in Hammond, ending over 100 years of association with its namesake city.