Melanie Jongsma

Applications available February 20 through March 17, 2018 information provided by the Lansing Police Department LANSING, Ill. (February 5, 2018) - The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Probationary Police Officer. The Lansing, Illinois, Police Department currently consists of 58 sworn officers. Starting...

Reminder of change in order Committee of the Whole meetings and Village Board meetings are held at 7:00pm on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at the Municipal Court Complex, 2710 170th Street. Meetings are open to the public. As was explained before the January 16 meeting, the order...

Wednesday, February 21, at Lansing's Serbian Social Center information provided by Bloom Township LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2018) - Bloom Township Supervisor T.J. Somer and the Board of Trustees invite Lansing seniors to the 2018 Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch. Held monthly, the Bloom Township lunch serves seniors from 12 communities,...

Vaccines available at both Lansing Walgreens information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 30, 2018) – The influenza activity level in Illinois remains widespread. The most recent report (click for details) from IDPH shows 1,032 influenza-related ICU admissions, 2 influenza-related pediatric deaths, and 285 influenza outbreaks....

Nationwide, Tuesday, February 6 information provided by Walgreens DEERFIELD, Ill. (January 30, 2018) - To reduce risk of injury from tripping and falling, Walgreens will offer prevention tips and advice when it hosts a Senior Day at its stores nationwide on Tuesday, February 6. Falls are the leading cause of serious...

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by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January 29, 2018) - The recent discussion and impending vote on raising the price of vehicle stickers raised questions about motor vehicle policy and enforcement within the village. Lansing's Municipal Code is available via the Village website—hovering over the About Lansing tab will bring up...

Wednesday, February 28 information provided by TF South LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2018) - TF South High School is asking local professionals to participate in the Career Fair scheduled for February 28. The Career Fair will give TF South students an opportunity to ask questions and gather information, so organizers are...

Fifth-grade basketball tournament raises money, builds community by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January 25, 2018) - For the ninth year, fifth-grade basketball players from six Lansing grade schools will dribble, pass, and shoot their way through a friendly competition with a broader meaning. The Lansing Roundball Classic tournament rewards athleticism, teaches...

information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity CHICAGO, Ill. (January 25, 2018) - The Illinois Film Office today announced that 2017 was the most diverse year for crew hires on record. Women and minority hires made up 53% of reported crew employees across the 347 television,...