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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.
Local teachers recognized for excellence
by Ashlee De Wit
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 27, 2019) — Local educators were among those honored with Teacher Excellence Awards from the Center for Christian...
Three Memorial Junior High students advance to state science fair
LANSING, Ill. (March 29, 2019) - For some junior high students, the thought of a science project is met with feelings of dread or...
Electronic Music Production course now offered at Purdue
information provided by Purdue University
HAMMOND, Ind. (April 8, 2019) - Purdue University Northwest has introduced Electronic Music Production to the course catalog that will...
Unity Christian Academy Mock Trial finishes first season
New school's inaugural extracurricular celebrates "immense triumph"
By Josh Bootsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 27, 2019) – “Objection!” exclaims Frances Boerman-Cornell, meeting the judge’s gaze. “Argumentative....
Glenwood Academy science teacher wins energy grant
information provided by Glenwood Academy
GLENWOOD, Ill. (March 29, 2019) - Janet Hadnott, Glenwood Academy junior high science teacher, was one of three educators in...
Money Smart Week® helps families get financially fit
March 30–April 6, 2019
information provided by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 29, 2019) – From learning about options to pay for college,...
Diversity, experience, passion, youth, results—District 215 School Board candidates state their case
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (March 27, 2019) - Earlier tonight, TF South High School hosted a public forum for the Thornton Fractional School District...
Thornton Township to offer ‘Family Hour’ in partnership with Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation
Saturday, April 6, 10:00–11:00am
by Melanie Jongsma
RIVERDALE, Ill. (March 27, 2019) - Thornton Township families are invited to participate in an agriculture-themed Family Hour on...
Third annual Trivia Night to raise funds for education
Saturday, April 6, 6:00pm
information provided by the Highland Education Foundation
HIGHLAND, Ind. (March 23, 2019) - The Highland Education Foundation is hosting its third annual...
Local History Class begins April 10
Registrations now being accepted
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2019) - From the Kankakee River to the city of Chicago—including sites in Homewood, South...
St. Ann School to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 115th birthday
Thursday, March 21, 6:00–8:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 18, 2019) - St. Ann School will be celebrating all things Seuss in honor of the...
Current and former Visible Music College students to showcase original work
Saturday, March 30, Living Word Church
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 2019) – Five Visible Music College students and alumni will be performing their original...
Sixth annual Open House coming to South Suburban College April 9
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 9, 2019) – South Suburban College will host a Community Open House on Tuesday, April...
Visible’s Songwriting Master Class sells out
Guitar Master Class scheduled for April 12
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 9, 2019) - Amaryah LaBeff, an instructor at Visible Music College, hosted a...
Congresswoman Robin Kelly donates books to Lynwood school
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly
LYNWOOD, Ill. (March 5, 2019) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly personally delivered 150 books last Friday to Sandridge...