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Whiting is a city…
- born of the railroads and the Standard Oil Company in 1889.
- of historic buildings, an Andrew Carnegie library, and the Hoosier Theater.
- that cherishes its history and continues to celebrate its traditions.
- recognized for being a Tree City USA for 22 consecutive years.
- of beautiful old homes on streets named after city founders.
- specializing in unique shops and family owned businesses.
- of rich ethnic heritage and diversity.
- of festivals, summer concerts, and parades.
- ideally located 20 minutes from Chicago.

Mission:
To enhance public services and facilities that:
- Promote a vibrant business environment
- Provide new housing opportunities
- Expand recreational and cultural amenities which attract people to live, visit, and play in a lakeshore community that values quality, efficiency and integrity.
Organizational Values:

Life on the Streets of Whiting Featuring Mayor Joe

Life on the Streets of Whiting Featuring Mayor Joe

Ever wonder what makes Whiting successful? Mayor Joe Stahura lays out what makes Whiting wacky, whimsical, and a growing success in this episode of Life on the Streets of Northwest Indiana. “The idea is to go against the norm,” Mayor Stahura began, “We like to poke fun at our heritage. We have a lot of Polish and Slovakian heritage in Whiting. From there we add things like the mascot museum, which is a great fit for the Pierogi Fest characters. We have a lot of fun with it.” To read the full article click here http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/recreation/66168-life-on-the-streets-of-whiting-featuring-mayor-joe-stahura
NWI Mayor's Roundtable: Hobart Brickie Bowl and Whiting Mascot...

NWI Mayor's Roundtable: Hobart Brickie Bowl and Whiting Mascot Hall of Fame

2016 will be a big year for communities in Northwest Indiana, especially Hobart and Whiting. See Mayor Brian Snedecor of Hobart and Mayor Joe Stahura of Whiting talking about a couple of big projects, the Brickie Bowl renovation and National Mascot Hall of Fame! Read more: http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/government-community-resources/59223-stahura-snedecor-talk-2016-in-whiting-and-hobart-at-ideas-in-motion-media-mayoral-roundtable
Northwest Indiana Mayors Roundtable: NWI Mayors Working Together

Northwest Indiana Mayors Roundtable: NWI Mayors Working Together

2016 will be a big year for communities in Northwest Indiana, especially Hobart and Whiting. In this video, Mayor Brian Snedecor of Hobart and Mayor Joe Stahura of Whiting talk about the teamwork it takes to get things done for the citizens of Northwest Indiana! Read more: http://www.nwindianalife.com/community/government-community-resources/59223-stahura-snedecor-talk-2016-in-whiting-and-hobart-at-ideas-in-motion-media-mayoral-roundtable

Region Mayors Debate 2019 – Events & Downtowns

Region Mayors Debate 2019 – Jokes & Digs

10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN NORTHWEST INDIANA THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2019

By: Kole Rushmore Last Updated: September 24, 2019

10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN NORTHWEST INDIANA THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2019 The Region is in for an action-packed weekend! From haunted pub crawls to music concerts, NWI is filled with adventure this weekend. THE HAUNTED PUB CRAWL OF VALPO Haunted Pub Crawl of downtown Valparaiso, September 27th at 7:30 PM. More dates coming...

Oilmen Drop Opener of MCL Championship Series

By: Northwest Indiana Oilmen Last Updated: August 13, 2019

Oilmen Drop Opener of MCL Championship Series Bloomington, Ill. – Aug. 9, 2019 – For the second consecutive series, the Northwest Indiana Oilmen find themselves entering Game 2 in must-win mode. The Oilmen dropped the opener of the best-of-three Midwest Collegiate League Championship...

By: Kali Beatty Last Updated: July 26, 2019

The Pierogi Fest Tradition Continues in Whiting This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Eastern European culture-inspired Pierogi fest, and nearly 300,000 people are expected to visit over the course of the weekend. With options for the entire family, the Pierogi Fest is sure to be a hit for...

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City of Whiting 100th Year July 4th Parade 2019

By: Kellyn Vale Last Updated: July 4, 2019

City of Whiting 100th Year July 4th Parade 2019

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Opening Day: WhoaZone at Whihala Beach

By: Rebecca Libauskas Last Updated: June 22, 2019

Opening Day: WhoaZone at Whihala Beach Beach days in the Region are more exciting than ever, thanks to the city of Whiting’s WhoaZone at Whihala Beach. The city’s Commercial Recreation Specialists opened WhoaZone, the popular floating obstacle course on Saturday. “It’s ready to go...

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Region Mayors Debate 2019 – Events & Downtowns

Region Mayors Debate 2019 – Jokes & Digs

10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN NORTHWEST INDIANA THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2019

10 FUN THINGS TO DO IN NORTHWEST INDIANA THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 27-29, 2019

Oilmen Drop Opener of MCL Championship Series

The Pierogi Fest Tradition Continues in Whiting

Pierogi Fest®: 25th Anniversary 2019

City of Whiting 100th Year July 4th Parade 2019

WhoaZone Opening Day 2019

Opening Day: WhoaZone at Whihala Beach

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