According to Wikipedia: “Whiting is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. Whiting is home to the largest oil refinery in the midwestern USA. [1] The population was 5,137 at the 2000 census.” That is, it’s in the extreme northwest corner of Lake County (Indiana, as opposed to the Lake County just north of Chicago). It’s basically an inner ring suburb of Chicago, actually just blocks from the border. It’s a small town with the big industry, the big BP refinery that’s currently in the news for getting a permit to dump more pollution into Lake Michigan. The refinery defines the city and everything in this city is about being “refined.” That area is also known for the casinos, the Horseshoe Casino and Resorts Casino.
The city is also ironically very white compared to neighboring Southside Chicago. It’s basically a white town with some Hispanics. Authentic Mexican food can be found on Indianapolis Blvd, the main road in and out of the city.
The historic downtown is located on E 119th St.
The view just off the main drag of downtown.
Coke vending machine in downtown Whiting, Indiana
A plumber in downtown Whiting Indiana.
Slayer store in downtown Whiting, Indiana. Just kidding. The store is closed like many storefronts in this city.
Like this store which you can guess what it used to be.
