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There will be no regular general November election in Whiting, New Chicago, St. John and Griffith where the incumbents all are running unchallenged, while residents in Lake Station will be asked to continue to help fund school operations. The Lake County board of elections voted Tuesday to cancel the elections in the four communities after no independent candidates signed up to run against the ...

Canceling elections where every candidate listed on the ballot is a guaranteed winner saves money by not having to staff and operate voting sites, officials said.

A caucus will soon be held to choose a new member of the Whiting City Council because Councilman Nick Suarez is moving out of the city.

The city contracts out to provide illuminated floats that Harbin said give the parade a "Disney-esque" flavor.