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The Village of Lansing is organized into separate agencies that manage our parks, schools, and government. Those agencies hold public meetings to conduct business, and we post agendas ahead of time as we are notified. Every two years, Lansing residents have opportunities to vote for members of the Park Board, the Library Board, the Village Board, Thornton Fractional District 215 School Board, either Sunnybrook District 171 or District 158 School Board, and either Thornton Township or Bloom Township officials. Elected officials are in a position to build community through strategic budget decisions, consistent enforcement of ordinances, fair assessment of property, continuous development of programs, and casting vision for the long-term public good.
District 215 Board recognizes TF North State Champion Drama Team – and other meeting highlights
TF North Principal Brian Rucinski was addressing members of the school’s Drama Team who were in attendance at the April 23 regular board meeting ...
District 215 School Board meeting agenda – 4/23/24
The District 215 School Board typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to deliberate on District business...
Thornton Township financial reports approved – see the numbers
The Thornton Township General Assistance Fund had a surplus of $4.2 million as of Feb. 29. Of the fund’s $11.2 million in revenue, the biggest source
Lansing Mayor makes pledge to preserve Monarchs – a Village Board Summary
Mayor Eidam acknowledged the importance of Monarch butterflies, and committed the Village of Lansing to taking steps to protect them...
‘We are fed up’ – residents speak out against Tiffany Henyard at Thornton Township annual meeting
Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was the main topic of public comments at the 2024 Thornton Township Annual Meeting...
Thornton Township official Keith Freeman indicted for bankruptcy fraud
Keith Freeman, a top official in Thornton Township, has been indicted on federal bankruptcy fraud charges that accuse him of lying...
Library Board Agenda: Swearing in new trustee, approving staff raises, and more
The library board agenda for April 18 includes swearing in new trustee, approving staff raises, and other items of business ...
District 158 School Board Agenda 4/17/24
The District 158 Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss and make decisions that affect five schools in Lansing. Agenda—
‘What are we hiding?’ – Thornton Township residents ask Tiffany Henyard for the numbers
Much of the typical Thornton Township Annual Meeting consists of the reading of numbers in finance reports ...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 4/15/24
The District 171 Board meets each month to discuss and make decisions that affect two schools in Lansing. Agenda—
Monarch Pledge, Lansing Clean Up Day – Village Board agendas 4/16/24
Village Board Meetings take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street. Trustees discuss and vote on business that affects...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board and Decennial Committee meeting – 4/15/24
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
Thornton Township restricts media access at 2024 Annual Meeting
They were linked by retractible vinyl belts, and the area was marked with a sign saying, "MEDIA." A cameraman from ...
Thornton Township Annual Meeting – Agenda for April 9, 2024
The Thornton Township's 2024 Annual Meeting will take place on April 9 at 6 p.m. at Thornton Township Hall...
Verizon cell tower agreement changes, proclamations for fallen heroes and child abuse prevention – a Village Board summary
The Village meeting included a change to Verizon's cell tower agreement, and a proclamation about Child Abuse Prevention Month.