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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...