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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.
‘Taste of First’ returns to First Church PCA
Food, fun, and fellowship help support Angel Academy and PASS
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2019) - For just 50¢, you can get a...
Roundball Classic to celebrate 10th anniversary
Annual competition begins February 21
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2019) - Lansing's Roundball Classic returns to Memorial Junior High later this month, offering...
‘Walk Over Wednesdays’ fill the gap
TF South students find food, music, and neighbors at the church building next door
by Ernst Lamothe Jr.
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2019) - Nathan Kilbury...
A year of firsts
2018 in Lansing, Illinois
LANSING, Ill. (January 2019) – The Lansing Journal published 1,074 articles in 2018, averaging 89.5 stories each month. Our least prolific...
Homewood Chevy gifts car to elderly couple raising disabled great grandchild
by Erin NautaHOMEWOOD, Ill. (December 25, 2018) - At 10:00am on Christmas Eve, Chevrolet of Homewood gave a brand new 2019 Chevy Sonic to...
Lansing Lions serve at Trinity Lutheran Church
December community dinner includes visit from Santa
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2018) - Trinity Lutheran Church has been hosting a monthly community dinner...
Men of A-Chord present annual Christmas concert
Christian men's choir spreads joy through song
By Josh Bootsma
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 16, 2018) – Over 200 people flocked to Thorn Creek Reformed Church...
Scenes from Lansing’s Virgin of Guadalupe celebration
hosted by Three Roosters Produce at Alberto's Beauty Salon
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2018) - For the Hispanic Catholic community in Lansing, Illinois,...
Marian football team partners with Ashland Dental Center to donate coats
School and business help provide warm holiday greetings
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 6, 2018) - Marian Catholic Football Coach...
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebración in Lansing
Wednesday, December 12, 9:00am
BY MELANIE JONGSMA
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2018) – Three Roosters Produce and Alberto’s Beauty Salon will again hold their traditional celebration...
Pastor Price conducts Blessing of the Animals at FUMC
LANSING, Ill. (October 7, 2018) - It's a tradition that started before David Price became First United Methodist Church's pastor, and it's one he...
Dutch Fest 2018 scheduled for Saturday
information provided by Elim Christian Services
CRESTWOOD, Ill. (September 17, 2018) – The 23rd Annual Elim Dutch Festival begins at 7:30am this Saturday, September 22....
Lansing Police and Fire to participate in charity softball event
Sunday, September 16, 1:30pm, Munster Community Park
information provided by the Village of Lansing
MUNSTER, Ind. (September 15, 2018) - Police and Fire Departments from Lansing,...
Third annual 0.1K supports local causes
Running a short distance can sometimes go a long wayby Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 9, 2018) - About 60 people stood at the starting...
Taste of Thornton Township starts with second annual police-and-teen basketball tournament
Lansing team hopes to maintain championship
information provided by Thornton Township
THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (August 1, 2018) - Police and teenagers from various communities will team...