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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.
District 158 recognizes Rick Seymour for 11 years of Roundball Classic
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – As part of a handful of "Those Who Excel" awards District 158 presented to staff and...
Photos: Freedom Church holds first Sunday service in redeemed Illiana building
Pre-registration allows socially distant seating, ample parking
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2021) - Pastor Thaddeus Searcy was near tears several times on Sunday...
St. Ann Parish to join with St. James and St. John as one parish
Operations to continue largely as normal at St. Ann; St. John in Glenwood to close; St. James in Sauk Village will become a worship...
Lansing church’s columbarium a respectful way to honor cremated loved ones
First United Methodist Church's columbarium was a community project
By Quinton Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2021) – Near the end of 2020, First United Methodist...
Lansing Good Friday prayer walk planned for April 2
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – The community prayer walk "Stations of the Cross" is scheduled to take place this year on...
LARC partners with Bottoms Up for carry-out Spring Feast
Dinner pick-up available at Bottoms Up March 18–20
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 13, 2021) – LARC, a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and...
Virtual pinewood derby brings two Lansing Cub Scout packs together
St. John's Lutheran Church hosts Packs 526 and 247 for a Zoom pinewood derby
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2021) – For nearly seven...
MLK Day suggested as service day in Cook County Forest Preserves
President Preckwinkle encourages self-led litter clean-up hikes in forest preserves
Information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 14, 2021) – Cook...
Teenager Korey Ziemkowski finishes third micro pantry, Lansing’s fourth
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2020) – At the beginning of 2020, Lansing had one micro pantry. As the year draws to a close, it...
FUMC adjusts Christmas Eve candlelight service
Headlights replace candles, honks replace "Amens," and Christmas joy still comes to the world
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 24, 2020) - About 30 carloads...
Food and toy drive brings Christmas to families in need
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2020) – Amid a year of shortage and loss, hundreds of children will have presents this Christmas thanks...
Future casino works with food bank to donate 400 turkeys to Gary residents
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana collaborates with Food Bank of Northwest Indiana to meet needs
Information provided by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
GARY, Ind. (December...
Collaborative food and toy drive planned Saturday, December 19
First United Methodist Church, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2020) – Charitable organization We Are Lansing is planning to...
IL partners with ALDI to aid SNAP recipients
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 14, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services...
Socially distant Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration subdued yet hopeful
St. Ann seating accommodates 100 congregants; others tune in from parking lot
by Melanie Jongsma and Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 13, 2020) - Adaptations included...