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Innovative solutions contest at IDOT highlights creative ideas, inventions
Adjustable asphalt screed, DRIVE new employee program among winners
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 8, 2019) – The Illinois Department...
South Suburban College’s adult volunteer literacy program offers free services and seeks volunteer tutors
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 30, 2019) – South Suburban College is currently seeking tutors and participants for the Adult...
Governor Pritzker announces new funding for program to support minority-owned businesses
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CHICAGO, Ill. (May 7, 2019) – The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office...
LJWC hosts 10th annual Veteran Appreciation Dinner
Event includes dinner, music, raffles, and laughs
by Melanie Jongsma
LYNWOOD, Ill. (May 9, 2019) - Bright pink shirts welcomed guests, checked the list of names,...
Historic site Lincoln’s New Salem to host Open House May 18
Free event celebrates 1919 conveyance of property
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PETERSBURG, Ill. (May 13, 2019) – New Salem State Historic...
Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeking applicants for Illinois Conservation Police
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 30, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for...
Dames at Sea taps and sings its way into the hearts of audiences
Theatre at the Center offers a charming look at an extravagant era in entertainment history
by Josh Bootsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (May 11, 2019) – In what...
Vitalant offers patriotic t-shirts to blood donors
Only May 22-29
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LANSING, Ill. (May 12, 2019) - Vitalant invites communities—including Lansing—to honor the gift of freedom by giving the gift...
Rebel pride abounds at first TF South Senior Signing Day
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (May 11, 2019) – Bright futures and smiles shone in TF South High School’s Red Gym on the first ever...
Illinois Department of Human Services lights skylines green to commemorate mental health awareness month
The cities of Chicago, Decatur, and Quincy light up green to raise awareness for mental health
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CHICAGO,...
NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch announces 2019 freedom fund dinner
Sunday, May 19, 4pm
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HOMEWOOD, Ill. (April 24, 2019) – This year, NAACP Illinois State Conference President Teresa...
The Lansing Journal’s July 2018 issue earns AFCP award
Third place earned in "Best Front Page" category
by Melanie Jongsma
LIVERPOOL, NY (May 2019) - The Lansing Journal was among the 1,300 entries judged by...
USPS encourages participation in Mailbox Improvement Week
May 12–18
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BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (May 7, 2019) — The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to...
Two Lansing residents honored at District 215 School Board meeting
Ernst Lamothe and Bryan Hernandez demonstrate excellence
by Melanie Jongsma
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (May 5, 2019) - At the April 30 meeting of the District 215...
Elim 5K scheduled for Saturday, May 11
by Melanie Jongsma
CRESTWOOD, Ill. (May 5, 2019) - The ninth annual Elim Eagles’ Wings 5K Run, Walk, & Roll will take place on Saturday,...