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The Lansing Journal welcomes trick-or-treaters
Photo op on Saturday, October 31, 2:00–4:00pm, at Fox Pointe
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 26, 2020) - If COVID guidelines permit, The Lansing Journal...
Medicaid providers encouraged to apply for CARES funds
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 23, 2020) – Following the Pritzker administration’s announcement of $140 million in...
Early Voting correction: OPEN on Sunday, October 25, 9:00am–5:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 24, 2020) - The Lansing Public Library (2750 Indiana Avenue) is open for Early Voting on Sunday, October 25,...
A busy Saturday in Lansing
An elementary school garage sale, a Village-sponsored shredding event, 1,000 boxes of free food, Early Voting, and decorated scarecrows
by Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING,...
IL to reach out to citizens qualified for Earned Income Credit
New initiative targets over 22,000 Illinoisans who automatically qualify for EIC funds
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 23, 2020) –...
Renaming ‘Rebels’ – process begins at TF South
Process involves student leaders and multiple rounds of school-wide voting
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 21, 2020) – On August 25, the District 215 School...
Boy Scouts lead flag ceremony for St. Ann School
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 21, 2020) - The flag at St. Ann School (3014 Ridge Road, Lansing) flies constantly, and after several years...
$30 million announced in IL welcoming center funding
Information provided by the Office of the Governor
ELGIN, Ill. (October 16, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)...
Print edition of The Lansing Journal planned for December
Local advertisers are making it possible
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 19, 2020) - When the COVID-induced quarantine was enacted in mid-March, local businesses were...
Mt. Zion Ministries coat drive warms bodies and hearts
Collaborative event shows "love is still here"
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 16, 2020) – Residents across Lansing are starting to pull out their coats...
Thornton Township announces changes to Christmas toy and food drive
Applications for program accepted Oct. 19 – Oct. 23
Information provided by Thornton Township
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 15, 2020) – Thornton Township has announced the...
Email service now available for restoring driving privileges
Information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State
LANSING, Ill. (October 14, 2020) – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that a new email...
Thursday Oct. 15 marks final chance to take 2020 Census
Take the Census here
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 15, 2020) – Today (Thursday, October 15) is the final day to participate in the 2020...
IL reaches $100 million in cannabis tax revenue
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 13, 2020) – Following the legalization of adult-use cannabis on January 1, 2020, the...
Bloom Township property tax appeal deadline Nov. 12
LANSING, Ill. (October 12, 2020) – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced his office will co-host five virtual Town Hall Appeal Seminars to help...