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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.
Thornton Township teen missing
Public asked to call Cook County Sheriff's Office with information: 847-635-1188
information provided by Cook County Sheriff's OfficeCOOK COUNTY, Ill. (May 5, 2022) – Cook...
District 158 responds to ‘fighting and mob action’ at Memorial Jr. High
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 14, 2022) – Lansing School District 158 released a letter on Wednesday sharing some details and results of a...
Police investigate fatal shooting at South Holland gas station
Information provided by the Village of South Holland
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – At approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, South Holland Police responded to...
Lansing Police Department donates armored vests to Ukraine effort
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 12, 2022) – The Lansing Police Department has donated some of its unused ballistic vests to aid ongoing efforts...
Lansing honors Officer Kenneth Novak 30 years after his death
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 8, 2022) – Last year, Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam named April 8 as Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day, a...
Two shootings in three days – Lansing Police respond
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 7, 2022) – Two shootings occurred in Lansing this week, one in an apartment complex on 175th Street, and...
Application window nears end for Lansing Police’s first-ever Diversity Scholarship
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 6, 2022) – The night Al Phillips was sworn in as Lansing's Police Chief in June of 2021, he...
‘Minor injuries’ for TF South students after bus collision in Lansing
Above: A bus of TF South Girls Track Team members was hit on its back, right side in a vehicle collision on Tuesday, April...
Lansing Police Department plans speed enforcement ‘blitz’ after recent fatalities
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 24, 2022) – The Lansing Police Department is going to make speed enforcement a special priority in the coming...
Four Lansing police officers receive Life Saving Award
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 4, 2022) – Four Lansing police officers were recognized at the February 1 Village Board meeting for their response...
Ford Heights woman charged in Walmart arson
Bond set at $850,000
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 24, 2022) – A Ford Heights woman has been arrested and charged related to an arson...
K-9 Officer Rico retires from the Lansing Police Department
By Ajia Harris
LANSING, Ill. (January 17, 2022) – Officer Rico, the accomplished K-9 police dog that the Lansing Police Department grew to love, has...
Commission appointments, airport taxiways, fire and police proposals—Village Board Agenda 1/18/22
LANSING, Ill. (January 15, 2022) – The January 18 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. with a regular Board meeting, which is...
Photos of Walmart arson suspects released
Lansing Police and Fire seek public's help in Walmart arson investigation
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 13, 2021) – The Lansing Fire Department on Thursday...
Friday night fire at Walmart determined to be intentional, investigation ongoing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 8, 2022) – Officials say at least one individual started a fire at the Lansing Walmart Friday night, forcing...