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COVID-19 data and visuals published April 14, 2021

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information gathered from Johns Hopkins University by HiGeorge; information gathered from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the SSMMA COVID dashboard by Melanie...
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Education

District 158 assesses student learning gaps after year of remote schooling

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District 158 teachers estimate students are at 80% of normal progress BY JIM MASTERS LANSING, Ill. (April 14, 2021) — For parents wondering how far behind...
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Local Voices

Fulfilling our agreement to become more diverse

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Local Voices Elvis Slaughter In July 2018, the Lansing Community Coalition (LCC) and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Chicago Far South Suburban Branch...
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Community

Lansing Fire Department adds Zachary Bolda as newest firefighter

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By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 14, 2021) – Lansing Fire Chief Chad Kooyenga swore in Zachary Bolda as Lansing newest firefighter and paramedic during...
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Arts and entertainment

Lansing Historical Society to host ‘Family Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair’ and invite community to submit recipes

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By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2021) – There are some new events and projects cooking at the Lansing Historical Society this month, as...

Joe Jackson’s guitar unveiled as first piece of memorabilia at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

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April ‘Art in Focus’ programs announced at South Shore Arts

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Business & Work

Cook County Assessor responds to Lansing businesses’ property assessment concerns

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Assessor admits mistakes in Lansing, offers short- and long-term solutions By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2021) – If they weren't before, property owners in...

IL announces unemployment down, jobs up in February 2021

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Unemployment rate at 7.4 percent in February Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...

Suburban Cook enters Phase 1C of vaccine eligibility: remaining essential workers

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Clergy, restaurant, legal, retail, transportation, personal care, and other workers now included in vaccine eligibility Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health LANSING,...
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