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Lansing man has special connection to Former President George Bush
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2018) - When Lansing resident Owen Decking Sr. heard about the death of Former President George H. W....
Citizen’s Police Academy returns in January 2019
Lt. Scott Bailey encourages last year's graduates to spread the word
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 9, 2018) - "Good Morning CPA Class of 2018,"...
Breakfast with Santa ‘Even better than last year,’ says Chamber Director Amy Todd
Ticket sales and Copper Mugger pancakes fund Family Giving Program
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 9, 2018) - Two large groups of pancake eaters showed...
IDVA hosts 77th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony
information provided by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 7, 2018) — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Pearl...
Illinois celebrates its 200th Birthday with Grand Bicentennial Party in Chicago
Celebrities, original performances, videos highlight an emotional night on Navy Pier
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 7, 2018) – On...
Quiet Zone delineators and signage in place
Final approval still forthcoming
BY MELANIE JONGSMA
LANSING, Ill. (December 7, 2018) – Lansing Public Works was busy at five Lansing railroad crossings in mid-November. The...
Christmas tree lighting and Santa House opening—in photos
Annual holiday event warms hearts on cold evening
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2018) - The frigid temperatures made Wednesday evening feel more Christmas-y...
Cookies and community
Oak Glen URC hosts fifth annual Christmas Cookie Walk
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2018) - One thousand homemade cookies baked by about 40...
Festival of Lights celebrates Christmas culture around the world
Now through January 5
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2019) - Following a performance of holiday music by the TF South High School Choir,...
New Star shines a light on community integration for people with disabilities
by Jennifer Yos
CRETE, Ill. (December 1, 2018) - For parents of children who are intellectually or developmentally disabled, the concerns and solutions regarding the...
Village Christmas tree-lighting ceremony postponed
Local forecasts include lightning much of Saturday; events rescheduled for Wednesday, December 5
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 30, 2018) - Out of concern for...
Thornton Township wins four awards at Springfield conference
information provided by Thornton Township
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 29, 2018) - Thornton Township walked away with four prestigious awards at the annual Township Officials...
Homewood Chevy encourages nominees for 2018 Chevy Sonic giveaway
Entry deadline: December 17
by Katie Arvia
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (November 29, 2018) - For the past three years, Chevrolet of Homewood has given away a brand-new...
Restoration Ministries to host 25th annual Christmas Toy Store
Friday, December 14
information provided by Restoration Ministries
HARVEY, Ill. (December 3, 2018) - On December 14, Restoration Ministries will turn its gym into a Christmas...
Lansing Post Office will extend Saturday hours in December
8:30am–4:00pm on December 1, 8, and 15
information provided by the United States Postal Servive
BEDFORD PARK, Ill — Expecting to process and deliver more than...