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Proposed budget does not increase income taxes Information provided by the Governor's Office SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to hurt...

Information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for all 102 counties...

By Ernst Lamothe SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 16, 2021) – The Village of South Holland and Thornton Township are partnering to help local residents register...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2021) – In a message on its website this week, District 158 shared the following message: We are heartbroken...

"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...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Lori Lightfoot release joint statement By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 11, 2021) – One day after Governor...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2021) – As many Lansing businesses continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Lansing has...

Michelle Valdivia and Jesus Barraza receive full tuition scholarships Information provided Thornton Fractional High School District 215 CALUMET CITY, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – TF North...

Information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 4, 2021) – The number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination locations across Illinois...

Information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity CHICAGO, Ill. (February 1, 2021) – The State of Illinois recently announced a series...

New, brighter space is open to everyone LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2021) – As Lansing moves to Phase 4 COVID restrictions, which allow for restaurants...

Local listings could benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2021) - We're experimenting with a new...

IL reminds taxpayers to take advantage of Earned Income Tax Credit Information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 29, 2021) – The...

After years of waiting, Shirley Rucker is resuming pursuit of her goals By Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2021) – When Shirley Rucker first graduated...

From Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago to Black Lives Matter in Lansing, Sharon Giles sees progress and remaining work By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January...