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Mt. Zion Ministries hosts first of two April food drives
Rain doesn't extinguish generous spirit as food drive benefits hundreds of local residents
By Noah Johnson
LANSING, Ill. (April 12, 2021) – Mt. Zion UFL Ministries...
IL correctional facilities to open to visitors in coming weeks
Locations to allow visitors starting in April and May after over a year of isolation from loved ones
Information provided by the Illinois Department of...
Lansing Historical Society honors fallen heroes with display
Display debuted on Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day, honors Officer Kenneth Novak and LCPL Philip Martini
By Quinton Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2021) – The...
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...
Promapalooza returns on April 11, offering free prom and graduation attire
First Christian Church of Lansing, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2021) – The Community Closet of Steger and Southlands...
Suburban Cook to move to universal vaccine eligibility for ages 16+ on April 12
Information provided by the Governor's Office
FOREST PARK, Ill. (April 8, 2021) – Illinois announced Thursday that Suburban Cook County will be joining the rest...
Lansing resident encourages community to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month
Valerie McDaniels has spent much of her life fighting child abuse, hopes April will be more widely known as Child Abuse Prevention Month
By Quinton...
Patti Leach Youth Center remodel set to welcome in-person returnees
New protocols and new spaces to greet students returning April 12
By Noah Johnson
LANSING, Ill. (April 5, 2021) – The Patti Leach Youth Center has...
Gov. Pritzker signs voting bill into law, expanding drop boxes and curbside voting
Information provided the Governor's Office
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 2, 2021) – Building on efforts that ensured the safe and active participation in the 2020 elections,...
Good Friday ‘Way of the Cross’ brings Lansing together after a year apart
Community scripture and prayer walk draws crowd of over 150 after last year's cancellation
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2021) – After COVID-19 cancelled...
Suburban Cook enters Phase 1C of vaccine eligibility: remaining essential workers
Clergy, restaurant, legal, retail, transportation, personal care, and other workers now included in vaccine eligibility
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
LANSING,...
Three food drives scheduled for April in Lansing
Two community-focused organizations will host food drives on three of next four Saturdays in Lansing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 31, 2021) – Many food...
Lansing Library uses videos from community in virtual Preschool Storytime
Community is invited to submit videos for use in preschool program
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (March 30, 2021) – Each month, the Lansing Public Library...
Lansing names April 8, 2021, as Fallen Heroes Memorial Day
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – The Village of Lansing has declared April 8, 2021, to be Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day...
Property tax exemptions due by April 9 for homeowners
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 26, 2021) – The Cook County Assessor's Office has announced it is extending the deadline for homeowners to apply...