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The Lansing Police and Fire Departments consider themselves partners in building community, and they work hard to build relationships through communication and information. They release news to The Lansing Journal as a way of keeping Lansing residents aware and prepared, and also reassuring the community when criminals are apprehended. News releases from the Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Fire Marshal are also posted in this category.
License plate recognition camera installation delayed
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2019) – On October 1st, the Lansing Village Board of Trustees approved the Lansing Police Department’s request to...
Illinois looks to finish 2019 with fewer motor vehicle fatalities than 2018
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 police and sheriff’s...
Pritzker administration announces street intervention program grant opportunity
information provided by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 21, 2019) - Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Acting Executive Director Jason...
Lansing Fire Station receives structural and aesthetic updates
by Josh Bootsma
Lansing Fire Station No. 3 has been the home of Lansing firefighters since the building was built in 1976. Since that time,...
Armed robbery suspects apprehended and charged
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (December 11, 2019) - On December 9, 2019, at approximately 6:18pm, the Lansing Police Department responded...
Illinois State Fire Marshal stresses holiday safety
information provided by the Illinois State Fire Marshal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 11, 2019) - Holiday decorations can increase the risk for a home fire. According...
LFD urges Lansing to ‘Keep the Wreath Red’
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 28, 2019) - A post on the Lansing Fire Department Facebook page introduces people to a new meaning for...
LPD determines recent shooting ‘does not appear to be a random event’
Residents with tips or information urged to call 708-895-7150
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (November 26, 2019) - On November 24, 2019,...
Illinois State Fire Marshal encourages safe cooking this holiday season
Thanksgiving is leading day for home fires involving cooking equipment
information provided by the Illinois State Fire Marshal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 26, 2019) - According to...
LPD responds to shots fired
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2019) - On November 24, 2019, at approximately 7:20pm, the Lansing Police Department received...
Reps. Kelly and Sensenbrenner introduce technology bill to assist law enforcement
information provided by the Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Washington, DC (November 22, 2019) – This week Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner...
Lansing Police respond to shooting at GoLo gas station
Call 708-895-7150 with tips and information
Information provided by the Lansing Police Department
On November 14, 2019, at approximately 9:35 a.m., the Lansing Police Department responded...
Lansing firefighter Randall Wright promoted to engineer
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 7, 2019) – Lansing Fire Chief Chad Kooyenga promoted firefighter Randall Wright to engineer during the November 5 Village...
American Legion Riders donate to Lansing Police and Fire Departments
$500 given to each department
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 7, 2019) – Representatives from the Lansing American Legion Riders came forward during the November...
Daylight saving time a reminder to test and change batteries in smoke alarms
information provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 1, 2019) - The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds...