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A 2022 calendar for Lansing, Illinois
Especially for people who love printed publications
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (August 14, 2021) - Though it's been over a year since the pandemic...
42nd Annual World Wiffle Ball Championship returns to Midlothian
Information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. (August 4, 2021) – The World Wiffle Ball Championship will return to Memorial...
Lansing woman helps create prosthetic legs for ‘Woodie the Wonder Pup’
LANSING, Ill. (August 7, 2021) – In most cases, prosthetic limbs are associated with human use. However, the use of prosthetics for dogs and...
Masks now required for schools, long-term care facilities
Information provided by the Governor's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 4, 2021) – As COVID-19 infection rates across the state continue to increase and with a...
Pritzker signs bill establishing universal background checks for gun sales in 2024
Information provided by the Governor's Office
AURORA, Ill. (August 2, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 562 this week, expanding background checks on...
Hammond NAACP to host Freedom Fund Luncheon on September 18
Information provided Hammond NAACP
HAMMOND, Ind. (August 5, 2021) — The NAACP Hammond, Indiana, Branch will host its 2021 Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, September...
Lansing Police and residents unite for National Night Out
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (August 4, 2021) – The Lansing Police Department hosted a well-attended “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 3, from 5...
Drivers Services facilities launch plan to address higher customer volume
Appointment-only facilities, expansion of online offerings among changes
Information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 30, 2021) – Illinois Secretary of State...
Lansing Police to host National Night Out August 3 at Fox Pointe
Tuesday, August 3 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Fox Pointe
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 1, 2021) – In a continuation of a nationwide...
UPDATED: Public comment open for Lansing and Calumet Levees to address flood risks
Information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District has...
Freedom Fest draws large crowds to old Illiana field for food, fun, and community
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2021) — Freedom Church pastor Eric Hampton reported that more than 1,200 people had registered for Freedom Fest...
Cook County invites residents to share ideas on how to use American Rescue Plan funds
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2021) – On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion plan to stimulate...
South Suburban College to offer Cannabis Dispensary Operations program
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 21, 2021) – South Suburban College will be offering a Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certificate Program starting in the Fall 2021...
Rebecca Garcia appointed to Lansing Human Relations Commission
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2021) – Lansing resident Rebecca Garcia is the newest member of the Lansing Human Relations Commission, after the...
Lansing veterans honor Sgt. Taylor Rhodelander in private memorial service
Sunday, July 18, 2021
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2021) - "We're all here for the same reason," said retired Staff Sergeant Jason Johnston...