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Marlene Cook wins awards for Journal articles, nominated for “Communicator of Achievement”
By Katie Arvia — The latest honor in a successful career of journalism, Journal writer Marlene Cook has been nominated for a Communicator of Achievement...
Pups on a plane – How the Lansing Airport became the landing spot for 52 displaced dogs
After an Oklahoma fire, dozens of dogs were brought to South Suburban Humane Society – via Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (May 1, 2023) – Tom Gorski...
Library’s ‘Tylenol and Terror’ event recounts 1982 Chicago poisonings
LANSING, Ill. (April 29, 2023) – The Lansing Public Library held an event called Tylenol and Terror on Thursday, which recounted the Tylenol poisoning...
First Earth Day Festival in Munster brings local organizations together
By Terres Gacek
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 25, 2023) – Over the weekend, community organizations from Munster, Highland, and Lansing all came together to celebrate the...
Military benefits for veteran funerals can be difficult to access
Smits Funeral Homes guides families through the process
DYER, Ind. (April 25, 2023) - “Some families just are not aware of the military benefits and...
Over 200 participate in Lansing Community Clean-up Day
LANSING, Ill. (April 22, 2023) – Over 200 local residents spread across Lansing to pick up trash Saturday morning as part of Lansing's annual...
Museum exhibit again honors Lansing’s fallen heroes
LANSING, Ill. (April 20, 2023) – Each year in April, the Village of Lansing observes Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day. It falls on April...
Property tax exemption applications now available online – check your exemption status
COVID-related automatic exemption renewals have ended
Information provided by the Cook County Assessor's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 18, 2023) – Exemption applications for the 2022 tax...
Thornton Historical Society to host Cleopatra re-enactor April 24
Information provided by the Thornton Historical Society
THORNTON, Ill. (April 18, 2023) – The Village of Thornton Historical Society is inviting the public to attend...
Seed library launches Saturday – local residents can start a garden for free
Lansing Public Library partners with Lansing Garden Club to promote green thumbs through seed library
LANSING, Ill. (April 17, 2023) – The Lansing Public Library...
Tax day: 10 states that have increased taxes the most in last four decades
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By Dom DiFurio
Depending on where you live in...
The 2023 housing market in 5 charts
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By Elena Cox
The once white-hot housing market may...
Lansing Clean Up Day set for Saturday, April 22
Registration deadline is April 19
LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2023) – The annual Lansing Clean Up Day will take place on Earth Day, April 22,...
Free health screenings, resources, and activities during April 14 health fair at Coolidge
Coolidge PTA and Lansing HRC partner to offer community event focused on different types of health
LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2023) – The Coolidge Elementary...
LARC open house to include tour of facility, proposed future plans – April 18
Information provided by LARC
LANSING, Ill. (April 6, 2023) – LARC, a not-for-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hosting...