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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.
Lansing Fire Department to host open house October 7
The Lansing Fire Department will kick off the 2023 Fire Prevention Week with an open house on Saturday, October 7...
Teens arrested for armed robberies in Lansing and South Holland
On Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Lansing Police responded to the 18100 block of School Street for the report of an armed robbery...
Three south suburban legislators say progress is being made on policing
Despite slow progress, three local legislators say they see things happening on issues around community policing issues...
Lansing Fire Department promotes Nick Fionda and Tony Minkalis
At the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, August 15, Fire Chief Chad Kooyenga officially recognized the promotions of...
One year down: Checking in with District 158’s School Resource Officer
"A very tangible impact of [Detective Lewis] right off the bat was a very preventative approach to student discipline, and more specifically, student fights."
53-year-old Lansing man shot and killed at QuikTrip
53-year-old Cameron Webster, of Lansing, was shot and killed at QuikTrip early Thursday morning...
Scenes from National Night Out in Lansing
Hundreds of local residents came to Fox Pointe Tuesday night for the return of National Night Out...
LPD plans National Night Out activities
LANSING, Ill. (July 30, 2023) - The Lansing Police Department invites families and community members to Fox Pointe for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 1...
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.