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Lansing auto shop raffles off toolbox to benefit widow of deceased mechanic

$6,500 raised in support of Danylle Johnson and the American Cancer Society By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 27, 2021) – In a small ceremony at...

IL Department on Aging seeks nominations for 2021 Senior Hall of Fame Awards

Deadline is June 1, submissions are now being accepted in multiple categories Information provided by the Illinois Department on Aging SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department...

Indiana opens vaccine appointments to residents age 60+

Information provided by the Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (February 23, 2021) – The Indiana Department of Health announced today that Hoosiers age 60...

Gov. Pritzker signs sweeping criminal justice reform bill

Elimination of cash bail for non-violent offenders one of many reforms Information provided by the Governor's Office CHICAGO, Ill. (February 22, 2021) – Building on efforts...

Little Free Libraries and outdoor concert part of Lansing teen’s Eagle Scout project

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 22, 2021) – After an informal jazz concert outside the Lansing Post Office in January, Ted Gray raised enough...

Energy tips to keep electric and gas costs down this winter

Information provided by the Illinois Commerce Commission SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 19, 2021) – The Illinois Commerce Commission is continuing to monitor the power situation in...

Bishop Noll needs community help for virtual auction

HAMMOND, Ind. (February 16, 2021) – Bishop Noll Institute recently announced plans for "The Big Reinvent 2," a virtual event and auction that will...

Gov. Pritzker delivers third balanced budget proposal

Proposed budget does not increase income taxes Information provided by the Governor's Office SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to hurt...

Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following winter storm

Information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for all 102 counties...

Thornton Township offers assistance for vaccine registration

By Ernst Lamothe SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – The Village of South Holland and Thornton Township are partnering to help local residents register...

District 158 mourns loss of Special Ed teacher Yolanda Halbert

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2021) – In a message on its website this week, District 158 shared the following message: We are heartbroken...

2021 Lansing Good Neighbor Day Parade announced, registration now open

"Superheroes of Lansing" will take to the streets on May 1 By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 10, 2021) – Amid great disappointment, last year's Good...

IL will expand Phase 1B vaccine eligibility, Cook County will not

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Lori Lightfoot release joint statement By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 11, 2021) – One day after Governor...

Lansing encouraged to ‘show the love’ to local restaurants Valentine’s weekend

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2021) – As many Lansing businesses continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Lansing has...

TF North students receive prestigious Posse Scholarships

Michelle Valdivia and Jesus Barraza receive full tuition scholarships Information provided Thornton Fractional High School District 215 CALUMET CITY, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – TF North...