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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.
Congratulations Gretchen Blom! – Deer Creek Christian School, Class of 2020
Community Announcements are a special community-focused service that The Lansing Journal is proud to offer, and during the COVID-19 pandemic we understand how important...
‘All in Illinois’ kids content series features Illinois museums and attractions
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 14, 2020) - Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the "All In...
Congratulations Amaya Chavez! – TF South Class of 2020
Community Announcements are a special community-focused service that The Lansing Journal is proud to offer, and during the COVID-19 pandemic we understand how important...
The Quarantine Class of TF South
TF South’s 2020 graduates adjust to missing end of senior year, garner new appreciation for family and teachers
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (May 11, 2020)...
TF North Class of 2020 receives congratulatory video featuring celebrity messages
by Jennifer Yos
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (May 11, 2020) - District 215 recently reached out to their Class of 2020 graduating high school seniors via...
Executive Order 2020-31 to help educator candidates and schools
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 10, 2020) – To address the educator shortage that Illinois faces, and a pandemic...
Cannabis classes among South Suburban College’s summer non-credit online offerings
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 10, 2020) – The Office of Continuing Education at South Suburban College (SSC) has scheduled...
Virtual Reality: Lansing Christian School teachers share challenges, triumphs from taking their classrooms online
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (May 7, 2020) — Schools are closed, but on a daily basis teachers are still working to help their...
Graduation announcements now available through The Lansing Journal
Birthdays, anniversaries, obituaries, and other community announcements also welcome
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (May 6, 2020) - Though COVID-19 has forced people to...
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week, Lansing teachers!
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (May 5, 2020) - This week is officially Teacher Appreciation Week, and this year, teachers deserve some extra appreciation.The...
Photos: A soggy week in quarantine
April 27–May 1 in Lansing, Illinois
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 1, 2020) - In a week that included rain showers at least part of...
Looking ahead: Plans beyond quarantine
gathered by Carrie Steinweg, Ernst Lamothe, Katie Arvia, and Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 30, 2020) - With Governor Pritzker's stay-at-home order extended through May,...
Marian Catholic High School 
recognizes 101 students for academic excellence
Lansing's Alyssa Lulinski among honorees
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 29, 2020) – Marian Catholic High School recognized 101 students...
District 158 nationally recognized for outstanding commitment to music education
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (April 28, 2020) - Lansing School District 158 has been nationally recognized with a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME)...
In eleventh COVID-19 response call, Congresswoman Kelly hears from local educators
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly
MATTESON, Ill. (April 27, 2020) – On April 23, Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a telephone town hall...