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When library doors shut, digital doors open
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (March 30, 2020) - The Lansing Public Library, along with other Illinois libraries, closed its doors for regular business hours...
Village coordinates ‘A Night of Shining and Dining’ to support healthcare workers, first responders, local businesses
Wednesday, April 1, 7:30pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 28, 2020) - Word is spreading quickly through social media about the April 1 opportunity to...
New website provides Census response rate data
Lansing leads surrounding communities, but more than 73 percent of Lansing residents still need to respond
by Jennifer Pallay
LANSING, Ill. (March 26, 2020) - Lansing...
Lansing churches innovate and connect through tech
Facebook, Zoom, Twitter, and YouTube become Sunday morning ministry tools
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 22, 2020) - Though stereotypical churches are known more for...
Census Bureau makes special effort to count military service members and families
information provided by US Census Bureau
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2020) - For cities and states across the country, active duty military, veterans, and their...
Census Bureau Statement on Coronavirus and the 2020 Census
The US Census Bureau is carefully monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and will follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities.
information provided...
Pritzker administration announces $80 million in grants for economic development
New grants from DCEO to support local governments in infrastructure and economic development projects
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 13,...
Census history: First Census Act was passed in 1790
Information was posted publicly for residents to make corrections
by Andrew Babin, on behalf of the US Census Bureau
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2020) - A...
Church volunteers reach out to help Lansing residents during pandemic
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2020) — Village Trustee Jerry Zeldenrust is coordinating efforts between the Village and local churches to help...
Free tax preparation assistance available throughout Illinois
information provided by the Illinois Department on Aging
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 15, 2020) – Low- to moderate-income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their...
Monday in Lansing: Scenes from a community adjusting to quarantine
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2020) - Broadcast media and social media have served to disseminate a lot of information quickly about the...
First-time voters from TF South parade to the polls
22 students register and vote during Friday's Early Voting hours
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 15, 2020) - The sun was shining on 22 students,...
New pilot to connect SNAP recipients to jobs
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 13, 2020) — Earlier this week the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced an innovative partnership with private philanthropy and...
New machines and no lines make Early Voting easy at Lansing Public Library
And hand sanitizer is available to help relieve health concerns
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 12, 2020) - They are called "Polling Place Technicians" this...
2020 Census invitations arrive March 12-20
The Lansing Journal invites readers to share their photos and experiences
information provided by the US Census Bureau and The Lansing Journal
LANSING, Ill. (March 11,...