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The Health and Safety category includes news and tips from local hospitals, clinics, medical professionals, and emergency services contacts who serve the Lansing community.
Stamping out breast cancer
USPS makes Breast Cancer Research fundraising stamps available
information provided by the United States Post Office
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (October 15, 2018) — Post Offices in...
Presidential Alert scheduled to test nation’s Emergency Warning System
October 3, 2018: first-ever joint test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System, Emergency Alert System
information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September...
Football and cancer
Thornton Township sponsors two pink events in District 215
information provided by Thornton Township
LANSING and CALUMET CITY, Ill. (September 26, 2018) - Among United States...
IDPH recommends, ‘Get vaccinated now, before flu season begins’
Nasal spray a recommended option for 2018–2019 flu season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 24, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six...
Tickborne Heartland Virus case In Illinois
Illinois Department of Public Health urges caution even as autumn approaches
information provided by IDPH
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 23, 2018) – A Kankakee resident recently tested...
September 16–22 was National Farm Safety and Health Week
information provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 22, 2018) – Each year since 1944, the third week of September has been...
Illinois prepared to assist states impacted by Hurricane Florence
Ten Army National Guard soldiers deploy to North Carolina
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 14, 2018) - Governor Bruce Rauner...
Gov. Rauner proclaims September Preparedness Month in Illinois
Cites importance of simple planning, lifesaving skills to prepare for unexpected
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 6, 2018) — Governor...
First human West Nile virus death in Illinois confirmed for 2018
information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 2, 2018) – On August 29, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)...
Governor signs medical marijuana legislation
Alternatives to Opioids Act of 2018 offers pain-management option
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 28, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner...
Rest area wrecks show human toll of fatal crashes in Illinois
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 27, 2018) - The Illinois Department of Transportation is displaying crashed vehicles at rest...
Lansing Loan Closet moves to Trinity Lutheran School building
Crutches, canes, walkers, and more—available for free use by Lansing residents
by Jennifer YosLANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2018) - For 60 years the Lansing Loan...
Governor Rauner signs bill to expand seniors’ access to high-speed internet
Broadband Advisory Council formed to ensure access for health, work, and convenience reasons
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 14,...
Munster’s gas system upgrade will affect parts of Lansing
Noise, flares, and odors are part of the work, NIPSCO explains
information provided by NIPSCO and the Village of Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (August 7, 2018) -...
Fall prevention is focus of Senior Day at Walgreens stores nationwide
Tuesday, August 7
information provided by Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill. (August 2, 2018) – To reduce risk of injury from tripping and falling, Walgreens will offer prevention...