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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.
Young local artist releases first album in unprecedented times
"I wanted to show people how much talent is here in this small town”
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2020) - The COVID-19 pandemic...
Thornton Fractional North High School awarded $20,000 grant to support English language learners
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LANSING, Ill. (July 1, 2020) - Symetra Life Insurance Company is awarding $20,000 to TF North High School through their Symetra Heroes in...
Bishop Noll Institute to host annual Golf Invitational
Monday, July 20, at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville, Indiana
by Jennifer Pallay
Above: Bishop Noll alum Aaron Amick golfs during a past outing. This year’s...
D215 Board approves student survey of Rebels as TF South team name
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 29, 2020) - "Per request of the Board," reads the June 17 memo from Superintendent Teresa Lance, "I am...
Guidelines announced for schools to return to in-person instruction
Pritzker Administration to provide 2.5 million face masks to K-12 public school districts; financial assistance available for college and university students
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Contact Tracing Course at South Suburban College now open for registration
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 15, 2020) – South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is offering a new non-credit...
Freedom Church’s remodeled Illiana campus nears completion
The church is nearly ready to host congregants—once COVID-19 allows
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2020) – In February, Pastor Thaddeus Searcy looked at...
South Suburban College announces seven Academic All-Americans
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 13, 2020) – The South Suburban College (SSC) Athletic Department announced seven Academic All-Americans from...
Chicago-based manufacturing company offers PPE for schools to reopen safely this fall
MORGAN Li expands social distancing solutions
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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 13, 2020) - MORGAN Li—a manufacturer of custom fixtures and furniture for the...
Bishop Noll Institute finds new ways to celebrate Class of 2020
by Jennifer Pallay
HAMMOND, Ind. (June 11, 2020) - Although graduation looked different for the Bishop Noll Institute Class of 2020, the spirit of joy...
District 215 creates space for young Black men to talk
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING and CALUMET CITY, Ill. (June 4, 2020) - "I am determined to provide an outlet for our student scholars, namely our...
South Suburban College hosts COVID-19 testing site
Governor JB Pritzker visits campus for opening of site
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SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 4, 2020) – South Suburban College (SSC)...
Hundreds watch Memorial Junior High School live virtual graduation ceremony
And thousands view the Facebook Live video later
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 29, 2020) - With hearts, likes, and other emojis floating through the...
Thornton Fractional District 215 appoints Dr. Sophia Jones-Redmond as Superintendent
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LANSING, Ill. (May 28, 2020) - At their monthly board meeting on May 26, the Thornton Fractional High School District 215...
Youth Center celebrates graduates with drive-thru parade
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (May 28, 2020) - When the Patti Leach Youth Center arranged for a drive-thru graduation parade to take place Wednesday...