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LARC and Dick Diamond and the Dusters both give back by Katie ArviaLANSING, Ill. (July 28, 2019) - If you’ve visited Fox Pointe this summer,...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 25, 2019) - The first round of responses to our Summer Haiku project apparently awakened the inner poet in...

Over 100 gather to hear directly from elected officials by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 25, 2019) - On Thursday evening, July 18, Illinois State Representative...

by Jennifer Yos LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2019) - Nicor Gas representatives spoke at the July 16 Village Board meeting to explain their current Meter...

"Lest we forget"—Happy Birthday, Uncle Ervie by Jennifer YosNote: An earlier version of this story included incomplete information about the Diekelman family’s history in Lansing....

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 21, 2019) - About two weeks ago, we invited readers to tap into their inner poet and write some...

information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 16, 2019) - Pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate, Melody Spann Cooper will serve...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2019) - Friday afternoon, July 12, brought some relief from the sweltering humidity that had hovered over Lansing...

(Cruise Night concert also cancelled at 9:00pm) LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2019) - Saturday, July 14, was the second of three Cruise Nights in Lansing...

Tickets must be purchased by July 26 by Melanie Jongsma GLENWOOD, Ill. (July 14, 2019) - Entertainment, information, food, beverages, raffle prizes, and gifts are all...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 12, 2019) - Inspired by a special issue of "Morning Edition" on NPR, The Lansing Journal is inviting readers...

August 10: Lockport Gallery and Old Joliet Prison; September 14: New Philadelphia and Huck Finn Freedom Center information provided by the Illinois State Museum Society SPRINGFIELD,...

Thursday, July 18, 6:00pm by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 13, 2019) - State Representative Marcus Evans has chosen Lansing's Fox Pointe as the venue for...

Accelerated frontline hiring initiative to build on efforts already underway to overcome delays information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGField, Ill. (July 9, 2019)...

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (July 6, 2019) - The Calumet Memorial Park District and the City of Calumet City presented the 23rd annual Freedom’s Eve...