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From the files of Bob Malkas: The Village of Lansing and Associated Air Activities
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Bob Malkas
Lansing purchased the Chicago-Hammond Airport in the 1970s for the selling price of $1,75 million, anticipating that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
Local Voices: Continue spirit of Giving Tuesday and donate to local organizations
Submitted by Carrie Steinweg
Although Giving Tuesday has passed, the spirit of giving to local organizations doesn't have to stop as we approach the holidays....
From the files of Bob Malkas: Why we have an Electoral College
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Bob Malkas
"I had the privilege of teaching US History and Political Science to students at a regional high school. Nearing each federal election...
When I taught U.S. History 101
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Bob Malkas
I taught high school U.S. history for 17 years at a local parochial school before I came to Lansing. I was never...
A message to the Village of Lansing Administration
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Lansing Community Coalition & Concerned Citizens of Lansing
We write to address the following Facebook post made on the Village of Lansing Page on...
Our interview with Daniel José Older – “The Pleasure in the Struggle”
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Breanna Lopez and Kyndall Jackson, TF South sophomoresThe screen lights up as four faces come into the Zoom, one by one. You could...
Lansing Municipal Airport vs. Cook County leasehold tax – Chapter 3
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
Chapter 3 of this project will suggest a course of action that would posture Lansing...
From the files of Bob Malkas: Thoughts on the Human Relations Commission
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
I wanted to record my thoughts on the content of the first meeting of the...
Excellence comes in valuing diversity: thoughts on TF South’s vote to dissolve “Rebels” name
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Frank Fetters, former Lansing resident and member of TF South's first graduating class in 1959
Today I read comments from John Gehrig, Alissa Bolz,...
Parcel 20 at the Lansing Municipal Airport
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
For some reason I feel obligated to supply this information because I don’t know if...
Memories of John Lewis: the teacher’s teacher
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Gale Gillis Carter
When I was selected as Indiana's 1st Congressional District's US House of Representatives 2008 Teacher Fellow, I had no idea that...
Connecting Lansing: thoughts on bike paths, parks, strollers, neighborhoods, and businesses
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Cameron Harvey
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to our daily lives. For me, one bright spot in this season is spending...
Revenue sources at the Lansing Municipal Airport
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is relegated by the United States to oversee and coordinate all...
Distance learning is the only viable alternative
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Ted Spaniak, retired teacherSummary: This article concerns schools opening during this pandemic and lays out the rationale for distance learning as the only...
Supporting District 215 School Board’s Statement of Solidarity
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Sheryl Black, NAACP-CFSSB
No marching, no protest, no rally...just prayer and unity at the District 215 Administrative Center on Saturday, July 11, 2020.Thank you...