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Lansing is home to a large number of parks that are managed by the Lan-Oak Park District, a branch of local government separate from the Village Board. In addition, we are part of a larger community that includes Cook County Forest Preserves and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. All these entities develop programs that are a resource for residents who are interested in outdoor activities, climate, environment, and animals that surround us and impact community life.
Illinois EPA collects over 428 tons of used tires in April
From April through June, an environmental contractor for the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) removed approximately 428.47 tons of used tires dumped in various
Forest Preserves of Cook County raises fines for illegal dumping
…the term "fly dumping" refers to "illegal dumping of any waste material on public or private property without a permit from the Department…
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 7/17/23
Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center
All residents are welcome to attend meetings of the Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board...
The hottest months in Cook County since 1895
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Stacker compiled weather data for Cook County since 1895, and listed the hottest months on record during that span...
Lansing Woods parking lot re-opens
Barriers were removed from the Lansing Woods parking lot by July 4, allowing vehicle traffic to access the lot again....
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 6/19/23
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
Photos: Lansing Woods parking lot goes green
As the Lansing Woods parking lot project has progressed, it has become clear that a redesign is in the works....
Thornton Historical Society to host steamboat tour of Cedar Lake
The Village of Thornton Historical Society invites the public for a steamboat tour of Cedar Lake, IN on Wednesday, June 28...
Wolf Lake Wetlands Fest to feature bike ride, walk
A morning bike ride and an afternoon walk will be featured at the 23rd annual Wolf Lake Bi-State Wetlands Wind & Water festival on May 27...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 5/15/23
Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center
All residents are welcome to attend meetings of the Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board...
Photos: Parking lot construction at Lansing Woods 186th Street entrance
LANSING, Ill. (May 6, 2023) - Construction crews are in the process of tearing out the Lansing Woods parking lot...
Local Sierra Club to host program on Sandhill Cranes
Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:15 p.m. via Zoom
Information provided by the Sauk-Calumet Group of the Sierra Club
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 2, 2023) – Sandhill...
New skate park and pump track coming this fall to Park Plaza
LANSING, Ill. (April 30, 2023) – The long stretch of grass at Park Plaza in downtown Lansing has begun a transformation into what will...
First Earth Day Festival in Munster brings local organizations together
By Terres Gacek
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 25, 2023) – Over the weekend, community organizations from Munster, Highland, and Lansing all came together to celebrate the...
Seed library launches Saturday – local residents can start a garden for free
Lansing Public Library partners with Lansing Garden Club to promote green thumbs through seed library
LANSING, Ill. (April 17, 2023) – The Lansing Public Library...