Whiting, Indiana is a small, tight-knit city tucked along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, right next to Chicago's southeast side. It has a classic lakefront, industrial-meets-neighborhood vibe-tree-lined streets, historic homes, a walkable downtown, and big Midwestern heart. Whiting is best known for its lakefront parks, Whihala Beach, and the famous Pierogi Fest, which draws crowds from all over the region every summer. The city also plays a major role in industry, home to the BP Whiting Refinery, one of the largest in the Midwest. Overall, Whiting feels like a small town with a front-row seat to a big city-quiet, community-focused, and proud of its history, with Chicago just minutes away.