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Lansing is home to a number of high schools and elementary schools that are equipping kids to make a difference in their community. We also have access to a variety of higher education options, and their news occasionally appears in this category as well.
Lester Crawl’s new indoor playground revealed during Chamber of Commerce lunch
Members of the Lansing business community got a sneak peek of Lester Crawl's new addition, including a large, colorful, multi-use indoor playground...
TF United girls soccer on six-game win streak heading into playoffs – local scores
LANSING, Ill. (May 13, 2023) – Some talented siblings and a busy coach have been a winning combination for TF United girls soccer.
Led by...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 5/15/23
District 171 Board meeting – 6:30 p.m.
The May 15 meeting of the District 171 School Board begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will occur...
Editorial Contest 2023: Autism, ADHD, and combatting ableism
Unity Christian Academy's Caleb Alderson examines autism, ADHD, and the ways we should treat people with love regardless of their disabilities...
10th annual Law Day at South Suburban College draws 165 attendees
Attendees from five local high schools — including TF South — visited the South Suburban College's main campus for the 10th annual Law Day...
Editorial Contest 2023: Ending spankings and ‘whoopings’ for kids
Unity Christian Academy's Ariana Thomas critiques a traditional view of spankings, instead encouraging a more positive approach...
Editorial Contest 2023: The shortcomings of standardized tests
Unity Christian Academy freshman Sarah Nwokoye's exploration of the shortcomings of standardized testing is a winner of our editorial contest...
2023 Endurance 24 scholarship winners announced at TFN – local scores
Although there wasn't a fundraising run this year, Endurance 24 continues to give scholarships to TF North students. This year's winners...
Understanding the public comments at District 215’s April 25 school board meeting
LANSING, Ill. (May 2, 2023) - Seventeen voices spoke for nearly an hour during public comments to...
TF South students gather for prayer at flagpole on National Day of Prayer
TF South Senior Christian Williams-Clark planned a fourth "Prayer at the Pole" event of the school year to take place on National Day of Prayer...
Students from Calvin Christian School and Memorial Jr. High earn gold at state science fair
Students invited to submit application for national science fair recognition
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 3, 2023) – Students throughout Calvin Christian School in South Holland...
Students from Memorial Jr. High earn gold at state science fair
Invited to submit application for national science fair recognition
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 3, 2023) – After Memorial Jr. High organized a fanfare-filled send-off for...
Video: Record number of Lansing students go to State for science fair
Nine students from Memorial Junior High compete in the Illinois State Science Fair this weekend
LANSING, Ill. (April 28, 2023) – The gym at Memorial...
TF South track renamed in honor of Rich Dust
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2023) – Thornton Fractional High School District 215 Board Member Rich Dust received a special surprise during District 215's April...
District 215 inducts three new board members
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2023) – Three new board members are joining District 215's Board of Education, and all were inducted on Tuesday night.
Annual...