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Gov. Pritzker outlines spending reduction for fiscal year 2021

Information provided by the Governor's Office SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 15, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker has announced more than $700 million in spending reductions for...

IL surpasses 2010 Census response amid pandemic

State's Census response rate seventh nationwide Information provided by the Illinois Department of Human ServicesCHICAGO, Ill. (December 18, 2020) – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois...

Computer donation initiative announced for low-income IL residents

Information provided by the Governor's Office CHICAGO, Ill. (December 16, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an Illinois...

$4.5 million awarded for racial healing efforts across IL

IL Dept. of Human Services and The Chicago Community Trust partner to award funds to 179 nonprofit organizations Information provided by the Illinois Department of...

TF South senior Fernando Lopez to attend Yale University on scholarship

Information provided by Thornton Fractional High School District 215 LANSING, Ill. (December 18, 2020) – TF South High School’s Fernando Lopez is headed to Yale...

Random acts of kindness in Lansing


Residents find ways to help others during pandemic
 by Carrie Steinweg 
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2020) - There’s an amazing thing about the human race: the...

Retiring Police Chief Dennis Murrin honored at Village Board meeting

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 17, 2020) – Police Chief Dennis Murrin was honored by the Village of Lansing Tuesday night in recognition of...

High School District 215 Board approves remote learning in third quarter

Opportunities for teachers and students to gradually return to school throughout semester By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 16, 2020) – Thornton Fractional High School District...

Thornton Township offers free family holiday photos Dec. 18

By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Thornton Township is inviting the community to enjoy a unique holiday photo experience from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. this Friday,...

First COVID-19 vaccine shipment administered in Indiana

Information provided by the Indiana Department of Health INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (December 14, 2020) – The Indiana Department of Health announced Monday, December 14 that the...

Ridge Animal Clinic hosts pets for COVID-friendly photos with Santa

COVID accommodations include reserved times and no owners inside By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 14, 2020) – Santa's annual visit to Ridge Animal Clinic wasn't...

Illinois launches Native American employment council

Developed to increase representation of Native Americans across State agencies Information provided by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services CHICAGO, Ill. (December 10, 2020) –...

Officer Adam Zieminski honored with funeral procession

Mourners and neighboring municipalities honor former Calumet City officer By Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 13, 2020) – Burnham Avenue was travelled by...

Online shoppers urged to prioritize cyber security

Information provided by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology SPRINGFIELD, Ill (December 9, 2020) – With COVID-19 restrictions around the nation, shopping virtually has...

Pritzker Administration announces commission to reduce poverty, inequality in IL

Commission aims to reduce and eliminate poverty in Illinois by 2036 Information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services CHICAGO, Ill. (December 7, 2020) –...