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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.
Halloween safety tips from the Illinois State Fire Marshal
information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 29, 2019) - Halloween is a fun time of the year...
License plate recognition cameras planned for three Lansing intersections
Lansing Police to use cameras to track suspects more effectively, not monitor traffic violations
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 26, 2019) - In the next...
NFPA offers campfire/bonfire safety tips
information provided by the National Fire Protection Association
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 20, 2019) - “Check with your local fire department to see if a campfire...
Illinois Department of Labor releases top 5 safety violations for Illinois fire departments
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 19, 2019) – Worker safety is the primary mission of the Illinois Occupational Safety...
Neighbors shaken by car explosion at 176th and Holiday
by Melanie JongsmaLANSING, Ill. (October 16, 2019) - At 10:07pm on Wednesday, October 16, an explosion could be heard and felt on Holiday Court,...
Trustee Zeldenrust asks Board to consider effects of gambling on community
Urges fellow Trustees to review "facts and figures" before signing letter of support
by Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 5, 2019) - "CALUMET...
State Fire Marshal honors National Fire Prevention Week
Encourages Illinoisans to establish and practice their emergency plan
information provided by the Office of the State Fire Marshal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 5, 2019) - Governor...
Department of Labor and Fire Marshal inspect Halloween’s haunted houses
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 1, 2019) – In Illinois, haunted house attractions need a permit to operate.“We know...
Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tempelman retires after 28 years
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 5, 2019) – The Lansing Fire Department recognized Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tempelman’s retirement at the September 3 Village...
Four neighboring fire departments receive federal grants totaling $610,000
Flossmoor, Calumet City, Crete, and South Holland
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly
WASHINGTON, DC (September 6, 2019) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced earlier...
LFD joins with three other fire departments in Cornerstone Training
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2019) - The Lansing Fire Department will be working closely with Calumet City, South Holland, and Dolton fire...
Gov. Pritzker expands voting rights, rehabilitation in Illinois’ criminal justice system
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 26, 2019) — Making critical reforms to improve the lives of justice-involved Illinoisans, Governor...
Lansing Fire Department introduces Bill Stubitsch as Deputy Chief
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 21, 2019) – The Lansing Fire Department introduced its newest deputy chief Bill Stubitsch at the Tuesday night Village...
Lansing police respond to armed robbery
Suspect at large
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (August 19, 2019) - On August 18, 2019, at approximately 10:33am, the Lansing Police...
Community and police enjoy National Night Out at Fox Pointe
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 7, 2019) - "This is one of the largest crowds we've had," said Lt. Scott Bailey about Tuesday's National...