HomePolice and Fire
Police and Fire
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.
LPD responds to shooting
Public asked to call 708-895-7150 with information
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2019) - As multiple Chicago media stations reported...
New Firefighters introduced to Village Board
Robert Karpiel and Jordan Moraga sworn in on July 16th
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2019) – The Lansing Fire Department introduced its two...
Lansing Police Officer Wilson Pierce commended by Department of Defense
Pierce's "professionalism and patience" aid DOD in Lansing home search
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2019) – Lansing Police Officer Wilson Pierce was commended...
July is peak month for grill fires
Followed by June, May, and August
information provided by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 16, 2019) - The Office of...
Chief Murrin reports MOU progress
Last July's agreement leads to measurable resultsby Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 10, 2019) - "I was pleasantly surprised at how much had been done,"...
IDNR reminds holiday revelers to leave fireworks to those who are licensed and trained
Fireworks show sponsors reminded to check credentials of fireworks vendors
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 12, 2019) – The...
Ceremony and symbolism mark Novak visitation and funeral
LANSING, Ill. (June 10, 2019) - It was Frank Novak's stepdaughter Karan Nondorf and his niece Denise Cox who specifically asked him what his...
Assistant Fire Chief Frank Novak remembered
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 5, 2019) - Mayor Patty Eidam opened last night's Village Board meeting with a tribute to retired Assistant Fire...
Free monthly blood pressure, blood sugar checks at Village Hall
Starting Monday, June 10, 3:00–4:00pm
information provided by the Village of Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (June 5, 2019) - "We as the Fire Department are making a...
Lansing Fire Department administration receives approval for reorganization
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (May 29, 2019) - At the May 7, 2019, Village Board meeting, Firefighter John Grady was sworn in as the...
Fire Lieutenant Russ Boersma retires after 42 years
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 28, 2019) - "He was a fixture in our fire department for over 40 years," said Fire Chief Chad...
‘Border to Border’ seat belt enforcement through Memorial Day focuses on reducing injuries, fatalities
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 21, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than...
State Fire Marshal honors fallen firefighters
Firefighters gather for the 26th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Fire Fighting Medal of Honor Awards
information provided by the Office of the Illinois...
Neighborhood Watch tips
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 17, 2019) - The Lansing Police Department has an active Neighborhood Watch program that reduces crime and builds community...
Lansing fire hydrants being repainted
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 14, 2019) - In late April, Lansing fire hydrants began shedding their rusted, faded yellow coats of paint in...