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Lansing Boy Scouts serve Manteno veterans
by Melanie Jongsma
MANTENO, Ill. (February 20, 2020) - Boy Scout Troop 276 recently put on another party for veterans at the Manteno Veterans Home....
YES Club helps at Roundball Classic
information provided by Trelissa Moses, Patti Leach Youth Center
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2020) - During the four-day tournament that comprises the annual Roundball Classic,...
Census 2020: What will we be asked? (and why?)
information provided by the US Census Bureau
LANSING, Ill. (February 8, 2020) - In mid-March Lansing households will receive an invitation in the mail. Every...
Less than one month until US households receive 2020 Census invitations
“Response is important because statistics from the census are used in distributing hundreds of billions in funding for school lunches...."
information provided by the US...
IL Department of Human Services partnering to improve census outreach to hard-to-count communities
All funding for DHS census grantees has now been awarded
information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 16, 2020) – Building...
Beard and Moustache Competition raises thousands of dollars for local charities
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (February 15, 2020) – Over $10,000 was recently donated to three local...
Lansing sweethearts share memories and advice
Karl and Judy Koch celebrate 51 years of commitment, communication
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2020) – Karl and Judy Koch of Lansing were...
Congresswoman Kelly to deliver Valentines made by students to veterans
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill (February 13, 2020) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly will deliver Valentine’s Day cards made by...
USPS confirms no mail delivery on Presidents Day
Limited sites to be open for retail serviceinformation provided by the United States Postal Service
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (February 12, 2020) — The Postal Service...
Illinois sites added to National Register of Historic Places
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 10, 2020) – Thanks to the efforts of historic preservation advocates in Illinois,...
Lansing Historical Society to present ‘Black Cowboys and the Wild West’
Monday, February 24, 6:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
An earlier version of this article included an incorrect location for the February 24 event. It will take place...
State collects nearly $240 million through Tax Amnesty Program
IDOR continues certifying payments, expects tens of millions more in coming months
information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 6, 2020) -...
Lansing Area Chamber announces new parade route
Good Neighbor Day parade will be shorter, safer in 2020
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 27, 2020) - Lansing’s traditional Good Neighbor Day Parade is...
February is earthquake preparedness month in Illinois
Information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 3, 2020) – While some hazards such as storms, tornadoes, and floods can be...
Pace Bus Route 355 Wentworth Limited needs increased ridership to survive
"At the end of the day, we want to save this route."
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2020) - When Lansing resident John Gehring...