32 To Do: The best events for Memorial Day weekend in Chicagoland
Get ready for Memorial Day 2023! This year, it falls on Monday, May 29, and presents the perfect opportunity to kick off summer with a fantastic long weekend in Chicago. Here are some exciting events that await you during this holiday weekend.
Get ready for Memorial Day 2023! This year, it falls on Monday, May 29, and presents the perfect opportunity to kick off summer with a fantastic long weekend in Chicago. Here are some exciting events that await you during this holiday weekend.
BP's Whiting refinery hit with largest fine for pollution under Clean Air Act: EPA
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
A BP subsidiary will pay a $40 million penalty and install technology to control releases of benzene and other contaminants at its Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan, Biden administration officials said Wednesday.
BP Refinery in Whiting hit with $40M fine
BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.
BP's Whiting oil refinery on the Indiana shoreline of Lake Michigan has been ordered to pay $40 million fine for pollution violations. The refinery must also install nearly $200 million worth of new technology to control future environmental contaminations.
Iconic White Castle restaurant in Whiting, Indiana is being torn down
An iconic Chicago-area White Castle location is sliding into history.
An iconic Chicago-area White Castle location is sliding into history.
Iconic White Castle restaurant in Whiting, Indiana is being torn down
Northwest Indiana is saying goodbye to some fast food history.
Northwest Indiana is saying goodbye to some fast food history.
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.
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, 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.
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
BP Whiting refinery to restart operations soon after fire
The site provides fuel to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana.
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.
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.
Pierogi Fest makes triumphant return to Whiting, Indiana this weekend
Pierogi Fest is rolling into Whiting, Indiana this weekend with revelry, Eastern European fare, vendors and music.
Pierogi Fest is rolling into Whiting, Indiana this weekend with revelry, Eastern European fare, vendors and music.
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.
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.
The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana may be adding the Chicago White Sox mascot to its ranks.
'Pierogi Fest' returns to Whiting, Indiana
The popular Pierogi Fest is back for what is sure to be a very hot weekend.
The popular Pierogi Fest is back for what is sure to be a very hot weekend.
Pierogi Fest kicks off in Whiting, Indiana
The popular Pierogi Fest is back for what is sure to be a very hot weekend.
The popular Pierogi Fest is back for what is sure to be a very hot weekend.
Pierogi Fest returns this weekend to Whiting, Indiana
Tom Dabertin and his family preview Pierogi Fest, taking place this weekend in downtown Whiting, Indiana.
Tom Dabertin and his family preview Pierogi Fest, taking place this weekend in downtown Whiting, Indiana.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.