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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
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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,...