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Trustee Zeldenrust asks Board to consider effects of gambling on community

Urges fellow Trustees to review "facts and figures" before signing letter of support by Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 5, 2019) - "CALUMET...

Illinois State Museum to return artifacts to Australian First Nations

Information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 25, 2019) – The Illinois State Museum will return 42 culturally significant objects...

Lansing Municipal Airport: a history of connecting the Midwest and more

Easily accessible by road and sky, the Lansing Municipal Airport has been a familiar landmark since its conception in 1926 by Henry Ford...

Lansing recognized as tourism destination

Fox Pointe instrumental in winning Patricia Chase Magon Award by Melanie Jongsma OAK LAWN, Ill. (October 2, 2019) – Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam; Village Administrator Dan...

State announces start of winter energy assistance program

Application period open for seniors and people with disabilities Information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 25, 2019) –...

Gov. Pritzker names 2020 Census co-coordinators

Part of comprehensive effort to ensure complete count information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 20, 2019) - Governor JB Pritzker has...

A Day of Honor

Lansing residents and former residents experience Honor Flight Chicago's 94th flight by Melanie Jongsma Reporter's note: My father, Allen Jongsma, was on Honor Flight Chicago's September...

48-star flag finds a new home at American Legion Post 697

Jim and Suzanne Long donate family heirloom by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (September 17, 2019) - For 47 years—from 1912 until 1959—America's flag had 48 stars....

White Sox organization hosts birthday party for Lansing’s CP Crawford

112-year-old's first visit to Guaranteed Rate Field includes greetings from Hall-of-Famer Harold Baines by Carrie SteinwegCHICAGO, Ill. (September 13, 2019) - When you get to...

Indigenous Peoples and Hoxie Farm to be honored in Thornton

Historical marker dedication scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 10:00am information provided by the Thornton Historical Society THORNTON, Ill. (September 13, 2019) – The Village of Thornton...

Gov. Pritzker honors 9/11 victims and first responders on Patriot Day, marking 18 years since attacks

information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 11, 2019) — Governor JB Pritzker honored the nearly 3,000 victims, first responders, and...

ICJIA seeks survey participation from LGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced harm

Results will help shape funding priorities to address the community’s service needs across Illinois information provided by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority CHICAGO, Ill. (September...

American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers

by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (September 11, 2019) - On September 4, the American Legion Auxiliary swore in eight new officers to Edward Schultz Unit...

LARC partners with Glenwood Oaks for upcoming Fall Feast

Friday, October 18, 4:00–9:00pm information provided by LARCLANSING, Ill. (September 8, 2019) - LARC, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is...

Calumet City celebrates Labor Day with parade

information provided by the Calumet Park District CALUMET CITY, Ill. (September 9, 2019) - The annual Calumet City Labor Day Parade was held on Monday,...