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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.
Munster Town Council receiving input from area residents regarding purchase of Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Wendy Mis has received 50 emails so far about the proposed plans for the Visual and Performing Arts Center in Munster ....
Thornton Township referendum discussion, Supervisor Henyard on ‘fighting against the devil’
"I don't care what y'all say, mental illness is real. ... I support the tax — not Thornton Township, me, Tiffany Henyard — I support the tax."
Local politicians again recommend ‘no’ vote on Thornton Township mental health referendum
The mental health referendum question first appeared during the election last April, and was voted down...
Trucking company redevelopment, new Public Works facilities, Vehicle sticker contest winner – a Village Board summary
The Lansing Village Board discussed the redevelopment of the Public Works facility, and a business development plan on Thornton-Lansing Road
Ford Hangar restoration, Vehicle sticker contest winners – Village Board agendas 3/5/24
Village Board Meetings take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street. Trustees discuss and vote on business that affects...
Public eventually allowed into Thornton Township meeting – Supervisor Henyard absent
The public was eventually allowed to witness the February 27 Thornton Township Board meeting, and Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was absent...
TF North, South, and Central share February highlights at District 215 board meeting
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (February 28, 2024) - The District 215 Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, February 27, included building reports from the principals...
Journal reporter denied entrance to Thornton Township Black History event, told NDA was needed
Lansing Journal reporter Kinise Jordan was planning to cover a Black History Month program at Thornton Township on Saturday, February 24, but was denied entrance ...
Massage special use, GFS electronic sign – Planning and Zoning agenda 2/28/24
Lansing's Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed on Wednesdays to determine how to apply Lansing's zoning ordinances...
Defeated referendum back before voters again March 19
By Eric Crump, Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (February 22, 2024) – Thornton Township is again asking voters to approve a proposal to fund mental health...
District 215 School Board meeting agenda – 2/27/24
The District 215 School Board typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to deliberate on District business...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 2/26/24
The District 171 Board meets each month to discuss and make decisions that affect two schools in Lansing. Agenda—
KYNGZ liquor license questions, Ridge Road sidewalk grant – a Village Board summary
The Lansing Village Board issued a liquor license to KYNGZ Restaurant and announced a grant for downtown sidewalk improvements...
District 158 School Board Agenda 2/21/24
The District 158 Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss and make decisions that affect five schools in Lansing. Agenda—
Facade program changes, sidewalk grant, tax abatements – Village Board agendas 2/20/24
Village Board Meetings take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street. Trustees discuss and vote on business that affects...