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Lansing’s diversity of cultures, our tradition of popular events, and our proximity to Chicago are all sources for a variety of arts and entertainment that help build community.
Lansing Historical Society to host ‘Family Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair’ and invite community to submit recipes
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
By Josh Bootsma
GARY, Ind. (April 8, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana unveiled its 37-foot marquee on Thursday, as well as the guitar...
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by Jim Siergey
Jim Siergey submitted this nartoon in observice of April as National Poetry Month.
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April ‘Art in Focus’ programs announced at South Shore Arts
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MUNSTER, Ind. (March 28, 2021) – The South Shore Arts Art in Focus program, founded in 1996 by retired...
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by Jim Siergey
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South Shore Arts presents ‘Art in Focus’ programs in March
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HAMMOND, Ind. (February 22, 2021) – The South Shore Arts "Art in Focus" program, founded in 1996 by retired...
New book explores comedian and Harvey native Tom Dreesen’s unlikely success
Despite humble origins in the south suburbs, the famed comedian has been heralded in Hollywood and across the nation
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 25,...
WWII and pandemic posters exhibit now open in Munster
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MUNSTER, Ind. (February 22, 2021) – In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II,...
South Shore Arts announces spring art classes
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MUNSTER, Ind. (February 15, 2021) – As the snow continues to fall and cold temperatures linger, South Shore Arts...
Immersive Van Gogh exhibit signals hopeful end to pandemic art drought in Chicago
By Carrie Steinweg
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 20, 2021) – There is a new immersive experience that just opened in Chicago that is different from what might...
Local Events page updated to benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2021) - With feedback from survey respondents, live testing by selected event organizers, and tweaking by tech support,...
COVID mitigations ease in suburban Cook County
Increased capacity for restaurants, bars, and events; masks still required
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
FOREST PARK, Ill. (February 16, 2021)...
2021 Lansing Good Neighbor Day Parade announced, registration now open
"Superheroes of Lansing" will take to the streets on May 1
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 10, 2021) – Amid great disappointment, last year's Good...
Little Black Library comes to Lansing
Library display highlights Black authors, seeks to start discussion
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 8, 2021) – Patrons of the Lansing Public Library in the...
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by Jim Siergey
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