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Preparing children to meet Santa
A how-to guide for parents, from an experienced Santa
by Melanie Jongsma, with Stewart Scott
LANSING, Ill. (November 26, 2018) - Christmas is quickly approaching, and...
Quiet Zone delineator installation begins
Public Works completes two of five locations
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 14, 2018) - Lansing Public Works was busy at the railroad crossings at...
Quiet Zones require Lansing road closures Wednesday and Friday
Project progress affects different locations on different days
information provided by Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (November 13, 2018) - Lansing Public Works will be installing...
USPS Central Illinois District announces 2018 holiday mailing and shipping deadlines
information provided by the United States Postal Service
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (November 11, 2018) – The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines...
Refurbished M5 welcomed home on Veterans Day
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 12, 2018) - A photo snapped by Michael E. Bergin, a leader with Lansing's Boy Scout Troop 276, captures...
Craft and Vendor Fair will benefit former Lansing resident
Saturday, December 1, 9:00am–3:00pm
information provided
LYNWOOD, Ill. (November 12, 2018) - The family of Heath Poortenga is organizing a Fundraiser Craft and Vendor Fair the...
Santa House becomes Eagle Scout project
Jeremy Martinez learns landscaping, leadership
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (November 11, 2018) - Jeremy Martinez has been involved with the Boy Scouts for eight years....
Private fundraiser provides uniforms for CAP cadets
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (November 4, 2018) - At a private fundraiser hosted by Mayor Patty Eidam on October 20, members of the community...
A family of veterans
John Przybyl and his five sons all served in America's Armed Forces
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 6, 2018) - Lorraine Przybyl is part of...
Veterans Weekend in Lansing
compiled by Melanie Jongsma
Saturday, November 10, 7–11am
The public is invited to the Edward Schultz Auxiliary #697 Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion (18255 Grant...
Vietnam scout dog Artus to be added to Lansing Veterans Memorial
Unveiling to take place Veterans Day (Sunday, November 11), at 2:00pm service
by Janice Minton-Kuntz
LANSING, Ill. (November 7, 2018) - The Lansing Veterans Memorial at...
Official 2018 holiday ornament unveiled by City of Springfield
Proceeds to benefit St. Joseph’s Home and the Illinois Governor’s Mansion Association
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 6, 2018) –...
Parade to the Polls—photos
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 2, 2018) - We'll be sharing more details about today's Parade to the Polls in the print edition of...
Commemorating World War One in Lansing
Mark Foster hopes church bells and smartphone apps will make this Veterans Day memorable
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 1, 2018) - On November 11,...
Buford Walker Senior Housing celebrates 35 years
Cake and speeches and honor the legacy of Buford Walker
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (October 30, 2018) - In the community room at Buford Walker...