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Informed citizens understand that elected officials are in a position to build community through strategic budget decisions, consistent enforcement of ordinances, development of programs, and casting vision for the long-term public good. Every two years, Lansing residents have the opportunity to vote for the Park Board, the Library Board, Sunnybrook District 171 School Board, District 158 School Board, Thornton Fractional District 215 School Board, Community College District 510 Board, and Village Board. Information about those local elections is included in this category of news posts.
Bloom Township elected officials sworn in
by Mary Compton
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 24, 2021) - Residents and friends showed up to the Bloom Township garage on Tuesday, May 18, to...
Lolly Lewis and Christopher Gales appointed to Lan-Oak Park District Board
Newly-appointed pair sworn in alongside returning commissioner John Kelly
By Quinton Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (May 23, 2021) – The Lan-Oak Park District inducted two new members...
New and long-serving Thornton Township elected officials sworn in
by Ernst Lamothe
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 18, 2021) - Brimming with happiness Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli was sworn in on Monday, May...
Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam reflects on four years as mayor
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 10, 2021) – During last Tuesday's Village Board meeting, Lansing's newly elected officials took their oaths of office. Most...
Lansing swears in historically diverse Village Board
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 5, 2021) – The Village of Lansing swore in its newly elected trustees Tuesday night, solidifying a historically diverse...
Election results in Lansing, reported April 6, 2021
Village Voice Party sweeps Board positions
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 6, 2021) - Election results from the April 6, 2021, Consolidated General Election finally...
Early delays at Coolidge voting site force polls open an extra hour
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 6, 2021) – Most polling places in Lansing closed at 7 p.m. on election night, but the four precincts...
Early voting has started: Where Lansing residents can vote
Early voters will have to leave town this year
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 22, 2021) – Monday, March 22 is the first day for...
Voting Rights 101 Zoom class offered Thursday, March 25
information provided by the NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch
SOUTH SUBURBS, Ill. (March 21, 2021) - At the request of NAACP Chicago Far South...
The race for Village Trustee: Meet the candidates
Fiscal responsibility, public safety, protecting businesses—Village Trustee candidates share their priorities for Lansing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2021) – During the April 6...
The race for District 171 School Board: Meet the candidates
Raising scores, closing gaps, improving communication—District 171 School Board candidates share their priorities
By Jim Masters
LANSING, Ill. (March 5, 2021) – A global pandemic has...
Voter Guide: April 6, 2021 – Village Trustee elections
By Josh Bootsma
Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 6 election to gather information to share with Lansing...
Voter Guide: April 6, 2021 – Village Mayor and Clerk elections
By Josh Bootsma
Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 6 election to gather information to share with Lansing...
Voter Guide: April 6, 2021 – District 215 Board elections
By Josh Bootsma
Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 6 election to gather information to share with Lansing...
Voter Guide: April 6, 2021 – District 158 Board elections
By Josh Bootsma
Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 6 election to gather information to share with Lansing...