Man indicted for ‘straw purchasing’ 27 guns in Indiana for Chicago resident
A man is facing federal charges for allegedly buying 27 guns in Indiana on behalf of a Chicago resident.
NW Indiana refinery to pay $2.75 million in air pollution case
BP, one of the world’s largest oil companies, agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle accusations that its massive Northwest Indiana refinery repeatedly broke the law by polluting the air.
BP Whiting refinery to restart operations soon after fire
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
Chicago man who went missing after boat accident in Lake Michigan found dead
During an investigation, it was determined that the man was one of two boaters who went missing on July 27 in Lake Michigan after a boating accident.
Explosion at East Chicago slag pit leaves cloud of smoke visible from Whiting, Lake Michigan
Slag is a highly volatile byproduct of steelmaking prone to exploding when mixed with water.
Chicago White Sox mascot Southpaw nominated for Hall of Fame
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana may be adding the Chicago White Sox mascot to its ranks.
Pierogi Fest kicks off in Whiting, Indiana
The popular Pierogi Fest is back for what is sure to be a very hot weekend.
It will be too dangerous to swim in Lake Michigan off Northwest Indiana on Monday
The dangerous swimming conditions will last all day Monday for beaches in Gary, Whiting, East Chicago, Hammond and Michigan City.
Pierogi Fest to return this summer after pandemic shut it down last year
Pierogi Fest is one of the Midwest's largest food festivals.
Pierogi Fest returns to NW Indiana in July
Organizers announced Tuesday Pierogi Fest will be coming back to downtown Whiting, Indiana this summer for its 26th celebration.
Whiting mayor charged with stealing campaign funds; says he will resign
Whiting Mayor Joseph Stahura says he will resign in the coming days after being charged by the feds with illegally using campaign funds for personal use in northwest Indiana.
Skateboarder rescued from Lake Michigan after falling from northwest Indiana pier
A teenage skateboarder was rescued from Lake Michigan early Thursday after he fell from a pier in northwest Indiana while doing a trick.
Man dies two days after being hit by car in Whiting
A 66-year-old man died Saturday, two days after being hit by a vehicle in Whiting, Indiana.