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Much of the community-building that happens in Lansing is done by churches, community groups, nonprofits, and ordinary people who see a need and take action to meet it. Their stories are included in this category.
Giving and Thanksgiving at Lansing Christian School
Lansing Christian students donate to Lansing Community Food Pantry, get rewarded with ice cream, pizza, and a principal poultry appearance
By Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill....
Lansing Area Chamber to host fall blood drive
Wednesday, November 16, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 25, 2022) - A mobile blood mobile will park at the Lansing Area Chamber...
Five-year-old Cannon Walsh draws Lansing’s support as family fights rare, incurable disease
Cannon Walsh and his uphill battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome has captured the hearts of many
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 20, 2022) – Turning 5...
‘Girl in Lansing’ starts another micro pantry – this one at the Lansing Library
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 22, 2022) – "Seven!" said Lansing's Korey Ziemkowski as she high-fived her dad Kevin outside of the Lansing Public...
Our Saviour Lutheran Church to install Kyle Johnson as pastor
Sunday, September 25, 9:30 a.m.
information provided by Our Saviour Lutheran Church
LANSING, Ill. (September 18, 2022) - Our Saviour Lutheran Church will install the Reverend...
LARC to host Annual Appreciation Dinner on Friday, October 7
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 12, 2022) – After a multi-year hiatus, LARC is once again hosting its Annual Appreciation Dinner. The Lansing-based non-profit...
Avila family needs to raise $5,000 more for Teci’s treatment — Garage sale this weekend
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 8, 2022) – Same as last weekend, purchases made at the garage sale at 3112 190th Street this weekend...
This weekend, help Super Teci fly
Lansing family to host garage sale this weekend and next weekend to raise money for upcoming medical trips
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2022)...
Sixth annual 5K Bird Walk for Recovery returns to Hammond on September 3
By Josh Bootsma
HAMMOND, Ind. (August 25, 2022) – To kick off National Recovery Month, non-profit organization 5K Bird Walk for Recovery is again hosting...
Oak Glen United Reformed Church hosts service week for youth from across the country
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 8, 2022) – Teenagers from New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Michigan gathered with youth from local areas for...
Lansing resident Elizabeth Gerald to be presented Presidential LIfetime Achievement Award
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2022) - Lansing resident Elizabeth Gerald received word from The White House this past spring that she will...
Chicagoland Prison Outreach hosts annual banquet in Lansing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 22, 2022) – Around 400 people gathered in the Serbian Social Center in Lansing on Tuesday to celebrate and...
Far-South NAACP announces 43rd anniversary luncheon on June 12
Information provided by the NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch
GLENWOOD, Ill. (May 10, 2022) – The NAACP Chicago Far-South Suburban Branch has announced that it...
New St. Ann photo kiosk preserves school memories as part of Eagle Scout project
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2022) – St. Ann School memories will live on in a clever, portable way at St. Ann Catholic...
Napleton dealerships running diaper drive for local families
Information provided by the Ed Napleton Auto Group of Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 26, 2022) – With diaper costs rising rapidly due to supply chain...