Quinton R. Arthur
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Quinton received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Northern Illinois University and his Master of Science in Journalism from Roosevelt University. In addition to reporting for The Lansing Journal and the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle, he volunteers with 100 Black Men of Chicago, Metropolitan Board of the Chicago Urban League, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Burst Into Books, and various other organizations. A south suburban resident since 2004, Quinton is passionate about telling the unsung stories of the community.
District 215 IT Department recognized for success during pandemic years
Updates on TF South nickname process, first TFS newspaper published in two years
LANSING, Ill. (February 25, 2022) — Reflections from the district theatre trip, state athletic competitions, and the work of the IT Department were the highlights of February's District 215 Board of education meeting last week.Students representing all...
Karina Hernandez-Cazarez hired as Spanish interpreter and outreach specialist for District 215
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 18, 2022) – Karina Hernandez-Cazarez is now serving as Thornton Fractional District 215's Spanish Language Interpreter and Family Outreach Specialist. In the new position, she will be translating in settings across the district and helping with communication goals.
Changing the narrativeHernandez-Cazarez has a personal...
How to recycle in Lansing
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 16, 2022) – Recycling can help save landfill space, conserve energy, and protect natural resources, and though many are conscious of the need for it, some do not know the details of what recycling should look like.According Homewood Disposal — the company that...
District 215 students can earn college credits from respected universities in new program
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 3, 2022) – For high school students in underserved communities, the cost of college discourages many from pursuing quality education after high school. A new partnership between Thornton Fractional School District 215 and the National Education Equity Lab is giving District 215 students...
District 171 Board discusses Nathan Hale student heroes, tax funds, and perfect inspection scores
Student heroes, recaptured tax money, perfect school safety inspection, and other topics discussed at board meeting
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2022) – During Sunnybrook School District 171's January 31 board meeting, Joseph Kent, Principal of Nathan Hale, shared an inspiring story of two fourth graders who helped...
Lansing author Ann Lamparski brings seasonal terror in new horror novel
"I’m making a season terrifying," says author of Autumn
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (January 27, 2022) – For many, fall is a calm time of year. Ann Lamparski plans to change that in her new horror novel, Autumn.Lamparski has been a resident of Lansing for 20 years. After receiving her...
MATCCH Foundation seeks to change health inequities on Chicago’s South Side
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (January 15, 2022) – Health disparities for Black residents on the south side of Chicago persist, even more during the pandemic. Isaac Palmer Jr. and Dr. Michael McGee seek to change narratives through the Minority Access To Comprehensive and Coordinated Healthcare (MATCCH) Foundation.MATCCH Foundation...
Now open: M Spot Fashions offers clothing for men of all sizes
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2021) – M Spot Fashions celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday. The new clothing store will offer a diverse selection of clothing for men.M Spot Fashions is a new clothing store at 19281 Burnham Avenue which specializes in...
WeFree program at Freedom Church helps teens through trying times
By Quinton Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (November 29, 2021) – The local community's youth have had unique struggles throughout the pandemic. From cancelled graduations and proms to being secluded from friends, many young people have had a rough time over the last year-and-a-half. Freedom Church is hoping to be a beacon...
Service work earns Lansing Girl Scout Korey Ziemkowski two awards
Prestigious Gold Award and new Pinnacle Award given to the engineer of most of Lansing's micro pantries
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (September 30, 2021) – Korey Ziemkowski, a senior at TF South High School and a Girl Scout, has done service work for her community through her childhood and...