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 as Tree City USA for the past 25 consecutive years (1992-2017).

Whiting is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 4,574. Whiting is in Lake County. Living in Whiting offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Whiting there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks.

Whiting (/ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ WYTE-ing) is a city located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area in Lake County, Indiana, which was founded in 1889. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. It is roughly 16 miles from the Chicago Loop and two miles from Chicago's South Side.

Whiting shares its ZIP Code (46394) with neighboring Robertsdale, the northernmost area of Hammond. As a result, many Hammond homes have Whiting addresses, a fact which frequently causes confusion among new residents.