Melanie Jongsma

January 27–April 16, 2018 information provided by Bloom Township CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 9, 2018) - Bloom Township is offering tax help at their headquarters in Chicago Heights. The service is free to individuals with incomes less than $30,000 and families with incomes less than $55,000. What to bring People seeking tax help...

Lansing Historical Society showcases innovative teaching methods by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2018) - The Lansing Historical Society spent most of January packing up the Christmas trees and displays that were part of this year's Festival of Lights, and they now are ready to return to a more regular...

Chocolate and flowers are both toxic information provided by North Central Veterinary Emergency Center HIGHLAND, Ind. (February 8, 2018) - As Valentine’s Day approaches, veterinarians and other pet specialists are reminding pet owners about the dangers to pets that accompany the holiday. Chocolate Chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs, although...

"I've always wanted to be in Lansing," says owner Haneef Kassam by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 8, 2018) - Haneef Kassam had a choice between Lansing, Illinois, and Munster, Indiana, for his 12th Popeyes restaurant. He chose Lansing. "I've always wanted to be in Lansing," he said this morning during...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 7, 2018) – In observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7, 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is joining organizations, partners, advocates, and individuals around the state to promote HIV education, testing, community involvement, and treatment in black communities. From 2000 to 2015,...

Saturday, March 10, 11:00am–2:00pm, in Dyer, Indiana by Melanie Jongsma DYER, Ind. (February 9, 2018) - Dawn Bailey is bringing Alpha-1 support a little closer to home. In addition to leading the Chicagoland Alpha-1 Support Group, which meets in Wood Dale, Illinois, she has formed a new support group that will...

Thornton Township gives away 400 coats  

$375,000 will cover 75% of three years of three salaries by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department announced that the Village of Lansing has been awarded funding through the 2017 COPS Hiring Program to hire three additional Probationary Police Officers. The Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)...

February 16 begins the Year of the Dog SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 5, 2018) - The Lunar New Year is celebrated during the second new moon after the winter solstice and falls on February 16 this year. According to Chinese legend, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on New...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2018) - The new Lansing Popeye's restaurant has invited Village officials to a private grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, February 8, at 11:00am. The store will open to the public officially at 2:00pm the same day. The address of the new Lansing...