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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.
Cause of Sunday-morning fire on Ridge Road remains under investigation
The report of the fire at a two-story brick building at 3251 Ridge Road was called in at 2:28 a.m. Sunday and crews were on site at 2:30, according to Lansing Fire Department Deputy Chief John Grady...
State Fire Marshal Rivera encourages pool safety this summer
Homeowners and parents need to be extra vigilant to protect kids who have access to the water. Children younger than 5 account for 91% of drowning fatalities in home pools or hot tubs.
Business owners undaunted by vandalism, graffiti
"It's disheartening," said Tony Rosati, owner of Lansing Sport Shop, about the vandalism his business suffered...
Looking at Lansing’s crime numbers since 1996
Statistics show fluctuations in Lansing's crime numbers in the last 26 years, with increases in some areas of crime, and not others....
Lansing Fire Department schedules test for new hires
The Village of Lansing Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is seeking new Lansing firefighters/paramedics...
Grilling safety tips for Fourth of July weekend
July is the peak month for fires caused by grilling accidents — follow these tips to keep your weekend patriotic and fun...
Lansing Police Department schedules test for new hires
LANSING, Ill. (June 23, 2023) - The Village of Lansing Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is seeking new Lansing police officers.
Walmart and LPD host Bike Rodeo for area kids
LANSING, Ill. (June 18, 2023) - Families with young biking enthusiasts gathered at the Walmart parking lot yesterday for a Bike Rodeo...
Walmart to host Bike Safety Rodeo
"Bring your bikes and helmets!" says the promotional flyer distributed by Vanh Thongsawath, Front End Coach at the Lansing Walmart....
Special Olympics Torch Run trots through Lansing
The Lansing Police Department joined Special Olympics participants and their families in running up Burnham Avenue Tuesday morning as part of the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run...
Village of Lansing invites residents to sign up for new-and-improved alert system
The Village of Lansing has switched its alert system to CivicReady, which allows for more targeted messaging, and a better user interface...
Two Lansing firefighters promoted
The Lansing Fire Department promoted two firefighters Tuesday night, swearing in Martin Burns and Joe Szerletich...
Lansing police to participate in Cop on a Rooftop and Torch Run events to support Special Olympics
Annual Cop on a Rooftop and Torch Run events are coming to Lansing soon, and will support Special Olympics in Illinois...
The U.S. has surpassed 200 mass shootings in 2023 – here’s every event mapped
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Mass shooting are up in the U.S. compared to this time last year. Shooting have occurred at malls, gas stations, downtown areas, schools, ...
Lansing Police apprehend multiple people fleeing stolen vehicle near TF South
Schools put on alert as a precaution
LANSING, Ill. (April 19, 2023) – The Lansing Police Department apprehended multiple people who had fled from a...