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https://thelansingjournal.comThe Lansing Journal publishes news releases from state, county, and local officials who provide information that impacts local community life. The particular contributor of each post is indicated in the byline.
10th annual Law Day at South Suburban College draws 165 attendees
Attendees from five local high schools — including TF South — visited the South Suburban College's main campus for the 10th annual Law Day...
D158 special ed services meeting for private and home school students to occur May 24
Parents of private school or home school students with special needs are invited to attend a District 158 meeting regarding services...
Editorial Contest 2023: Ending spankings and ‘whoopings’ for kids
Unity Christian Academy's Ariana Thomas critiques a traditional view of spankings, instead encouraging a more positive approach...
Editorial Contest 2023: The shortcomings of standardized tests
Unity Christian Academy freshman Sarah Nwokoye's exploration of the shortcomings of standardized testing is a winner of our editorial contest...
Requiem of Gabriel Faure highlights South Holland Master Chorale concerts in May
South Holland Master Chorale will close its season with two May concerts, highlighted by Requiem of Gabriel Faure...
First Earth Day Festival in Munster brings local organizations together
By Terres Gacek
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 25, 2023) – Over the weekend, community organizations from Munster, Highland, and Lansing all came together to celebrate the first community Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 22 at Heritage Park in Munster, Indiana. The Munster Sustainable and Green group, Highland Neighbors for Sustainability,...
LARC organizes craft beer fundraiser at 313 Taproom in May – advance tickets required
Information provided by LARC
LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2023) – LARC, a not-for-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has organized its first-ever craft beer fundraiser. The event is being held on Saturday, May 13, from 2 – 4 p.m. and will be hosted at 313...
The Wizard of Oz coming to Beverly Theatre Guild April 28-30
Information provided by the Beverly Theatre Guild
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 23, 2023) – The classic American fairy tale, The Wizard of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum over a hundred years ago, will come to life on the stage of the Beverly Theatre Guild (BTG) on April 28-30, 2023. BTG...
Property tax exemption applications now available online – check your exemption status
COVID-related automatic exemption renewals have ended
Information provided by the Cook County Assessor's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 18, 2023) – Exemption applications for the 2022 tax year are now available online. Exemptions are savings that contribute to lowering a homeowner’s property tax bill. The most common is the Homeowner Exemption, saving...
Thornton Historical Society to host Cleopatra re-enactor April 24
Information provided by the Thornton Historical Society
THORNTON, Ill. (April 18, 2023) – The Village of Thornton Historical Society is inviting the public to attend a free program entitled: "Cleopatra, the Last Pharaoh of Egypt" by Martina Mathisen on Monday, April 24, 7 pm at their Historical Museum located at...