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Matching gift allows LARC donors to double Giving Tuesday impact

information provided by LARC LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2019) - Lansing's LARC has been blessed by three anonymous donors who, along with LARC's Board of...

Driver services facilities closed through December 7

Driver's licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021, many services available online Information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State LANSING,...

Calumet City gives away 650 turkeys at River Oaks Center

Information provided by Calumet City CALUMET CITY, Ill. (November 16, 2020) – Calumet City Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush joined aldermen, firefighters, city officials, community leaders,...

COVID forces adjustments to Lansing holiday traditions

Trees planned at Fox Pointe, none at Historical Society, no Santa pancake breakfast By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 17, 2020) – As Lansing enters the...

State regulators start Cannabis Regulators Association

Information provided by the Cannabis Regulators Association CHICAGO, Ill. (November 12, 2020) – State cannabis regulators from across the United States announced formation of a...

Toolbox raffle to benefit widow of recently-deceased mechanic

Jay Johnson's tool collection will not go to waste By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 12, 2020) – The tools in Jay Johnson's toolbox have helped...

South Suburban College to host virtual family reading night

Information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 10, 2020) – South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting a virtual Family...

LVMCHG observes Veterans Day at Lansing Veterans Memorial

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 11, 2020) - Concessions to COVID required a cancellation of the traditional Veterans Day ceremony held at the Lansing...

Lansing Community Food Pantry recaps year of generosity

Despite difficult year for many, donations abound By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 11, 2020) – The Lansing Community Food Pantry held its annual meeting Tuesday,...

Veterans Day deals and events for veterans

By Josh Bootsma, with information provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs LANSING, Ill. (November 10, 2020) – With Veterans Day upon us, there...

Walgreens honors veterans, active duty military and families this week

Veterans Day discount Nov. 11–15 Information provided by Walgreens DEERFIELD, Ill. (November 9, 2020) – To celebrate the service and commitment of the nation’s military and...

Regional blood drives draw donors amid shortage

Thorn Creek Church and the Lansing American Legion welcome donors By Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 8, 2020) – Two blood drives took...

Hard Rock Casino in NW Indiana to hire dealers for new casino

Table games dealers will be hired and trained Information provided by Big Splash PR GARY, Ind. (November 4, 2020) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana announced...

Fox Pointe trick-or-treat hosts hundreds

Estimated 750 guests enjoy giveaways and community By Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 31, 2020) – The week of Halloween festivities at Fox...

Lansing’s Early Voter turnout exceeds recent records

County data provides context for this year's Early Voting experience by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 25, 2020) - Data compiled by the Cook County...