Helpful Links

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City of Whiting Web Site Information Links

City Documents and Information
A comprehensive listing of City policies, reports, bargaining agreements, procedures, forms, applications, etc.

Job Postings
A list of external and internal job openings

City of Whiting Code of Ordinances
A web based database of the entire municipal code book

Zoning Map
Official City of Whiting color-coded zoning map, adopted June 21, 2011

Shared Ethics Advisory Commission
Whiting is committed to promoting ethics in its local government.

Ethics 2012 Report
City of Whiting progress report as a member of the Shared Ethics Commission.

GO GREEN: Whiting’s Green Initiatives
Read about the City’s efforts to Go Green, along with information, links, and tips for residents to make a difference in saving the environment.

VIDEO: Whiting Lakefront Park
Watch a video about Whiting’s Lakefront Park, produced by Northwest Indiana RDA (Regional Development Authority) as part of their regional video series.

VIDEO: Welcome to the School City of Whiting
Learn about the opportunities of the School City of Whiting an urban school district with a small town feel.

Whiting Community News Link NWI Times
Link to NWI Times website for the placement of community news, events, and photos. One can also promote their business on this community portal.

Whiting Public Library
The Whiting Public Library is a service institution. It seeks to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich the entire community by providing books, services, and other library materials free for all to use.


Economic Development Resources

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission – NIRPC
Northern Indiana Public Service Company – NIPSCO
Northwest Indiana Forum – (please note: website currently under construction)
Northwest Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau
Stats Indiana
Whiting Census Data


Northwest Indiana Government Resources

Lake County Government
Lake County Solid Waste Management District
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission – NIRPC
Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council


Other NWI / Government Resources / Help Links

Indiana Unclaimed – Attorney General’s Website for Unclaimed Funds to be returned to Hoosiers
COVID-19 and Flu Season: How seniors can prepare
GovEngine.com – A directory of Official Federal, State & Local government links
Indiana Municipal Guide – A directory of Indiana Municipal Contacts
State of Indiana – Access Indiana
North Township Trustee
Lake County – General website
Lake County Indiana Treasurer 
Mesothelioma Guide
Federal Railroad Administration Emergency Notification Sign (ENS) – Prevent train accidents in your community!
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 
Indiana Dunes State Park 
Indiana 211 – Social service resources
Indiana Senior Living Communities
South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (SSCVA) 
South Shore Clean Cities
Rehab Advice and Programs
Senior Advice

Senior Living Resource
Senior Citizens Assisted Living
Senior Housing for Low Income Residents
Senior Living Help
Single Mother Financial Assistance
Substance Abuse Assistance
Veterans Financial Resource


Maximus Good Government Initiative Final Reports

Civil City and Sanitary District