Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Veterans Memorial Bench Dedication Program

The City of Whiting is offering a unique opportunity for nonprofits to sponsor a bench at the Whiting Veterans Memorial on the corner of 119th Street and Oliver Street. There are only three (3) benches available for dedication.  For your sponsorship a plaque will be added to a bench.  Specific   Read More

Monday, November 9, 2015

Mayor Stahura’s Public Forum

Whiting Mayor Joe Stahura will conduct a Public Forum on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Whiting YMCA (former Whiting Community Center).  Like all of his previous forums, Mayor Joe will provide an update on City projects and programs and take questions from the audience.  The primary   Read More

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Mill and Resurface Several Alleys and Streets

Beginning on or about November 10, 2015 work will start to Mill and Resurface Several Alleys and Streets.  The work may require some parking inconveniences while work is being completed.  Also barricades maybe placed to designate no parking areas if required. The contractor on the project will   Read More

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commission Holiday Toy Drive

Any person with paid admission who brings and donates a new unwrapped game/toy for a child ages 0-12 yrs old to the WHS Girls basketball game on Friday, December 4th against Calumet and/or to the WHS Boys basketball game on Saturday, December 5th against Highland will receive a coupon for one free d   Read More

Monday, November 2, 2015

2015 Illuminated Christmas Parade

Start off your holiday celebration with Whiting's Illuminated Christmas Parade on Friday, December 4th at 7:00 pm.  The parade starts on the corner of 119th Street and Calumet Avenue and travels east down 119th Street to Whiting City Hall.  The 2015 Illuminated Christmas Parade will feature Santa'   Read More

Election Day – Tuesday November 3, 2015

Just a friendly reminder - tomorrow is Election Day for cities and towns.  In the City of Whiting, we only have one contested election - the first district council race. Mayor Joe Stahura, Clerk-Treasurer John Haynes, Councilmen Chris Sarvanidis, Shawn Turpin, Rebeca Unate Michko and Tom Michnie   Read More

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

New City of Whiting Emergency 911 Call Procedures

On October 13th, at 3 A.M., the Lake County Consolidated 911 Dispatch Center took over 911 calls that formerly came into the Whiting Police Department.  Dispatchers will no longer be present at the Whiting Police Station.  All police and fire relate   Read More

Friday, October 9, 2015

Experience October in Whiting full of Fall Family Fun

Visit the City of Whiting the entire month of October to enjoy Halloween family fun.  From the first ever Wickedly Whiting Festival to the simple joys of fresh pumpkins and fall mums, Whiting is celebrating Halloween tricks and treats all October long!

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Thursday, October 8, 2015

117th Street Park Entrance Closed

Norfolk Southern Railroad will be doing work on the 117th Street side of the tracks.  The 117th Street entrance to the park will be closed Monday (10-12-15) thru Friday (10-16-15).  There will be a sign posted to use Front Street entrance to the park during that week.  There will also be a detour   Read More

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Whiting Honored with 7th Consecutive Green Community of the Year Award

Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced the City of Whiting has been named a 2016 IACT Green Community of the Year for the 7th consecutive year. The City recently received its award during the 2016 IACT Annual Conference & Exhibition in French L   Read More