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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.
LPD responds to internet exchange set-up
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (June 21, 2018) - On June 16, 2018, at approximately 1:00pm, the Lansing Police Department responded...
Village Board, Chief Murrin recognize Sergeant Gabe Barajas’ retirement
"It's been a privilege and an honor to serve the citizens of Lansing," says Barajas
by Melanie JongsmaLANSING, Ill. (June 20, 2018) - At the...
Governor Rauner proclaims today Officer Mark Dallas Day in Illinois
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2018) — Honoring the quick thinking and brave actions of the Dixon, Illinois,...
Governor Rauner takes clemency action
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 29, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner granted 5 and denied 59 clemency petitions.This is...
Congresswoman Kelly addresses Congressional inaction against gun violence
She directs floor speech to Speaker Ryan and House Republicans
information provided by the Office of Congresswoman Robin Kelly
WASHINGTON, DC (May 22, 2018) – Yesterday...
Griffith mother turns herself in
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (May 25, 2018) - On May 23, Andrea Cunningham-Ellis, of Griffith, Indiana, turned herself in to...
Illinois joins ‘Border to Border’ effort to enforce seat belt laws
Multistate ‘Click It or Ticket’ operation underway through Memorial Day
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 22, 2018) – The Illinois...
Two teens arrested with weapons, cannabis
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (May 23, 2018) - On May 21, 2018, at approximately 9:00pm, a Lansing Police Officer, while...
Gov. Rauner proposes death penalty for mass murderers and killers of law enforcement officers
Public safety package extends 72-hour wait to all guns, bans bump stocks
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 14, 2018) -...
LPD encourages residents to report suspicious moving trucks
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (May 11, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department reports a noticeable increase in burglaries in the...
Registered sex offender arrested
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (May 10, 2018) - On May 09, 2018, the Lansing Police Department arrested Mark Darragh, a...
LCS welcomes LPD for Young Authors Day
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 26, 2018) - Lansing Christian School combined Young Authors Day, an alumni visit, and a Career Day on Tuesday,...
South Suburban College to host live First District Court oral arguments at Law Day
Tuesday, May 1, beginning at 10:00am
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 25, 2018) – The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department...
IDOT, ISP to Motorists: Drop it and Drive
Extra enforcement on roads during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
information provided by Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 24, 2018) – As part of Distracted...
IDOT, ISP urge motorcyclists to ‘Ride Smart’
Safety should be first priority in spring riding season
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 2018)...