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BREAKING NEWS
Free concerts return to 2023 Fox Pointe lineup alongside some paid weekend concerts
Chance encounter led to Marian Catholic senior placing in shot put at state – other local scores
Village of Lansing invites residents to sign up for new-and-improved alert system
New skate park and pump track coming this fall to Park Plaza
THIS WEEK’S TOP POSTS
LATEST ARTICLES
Community
Railroad crossing construction will close 186th St and Wentworth Ave for two weeks
Melanie Jongsma
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May 29, 2023
Photos and video show the need for repairs at two Lansing railroad crossings...
Weather
Memorial Day: Partly sunny and warm
Melanie Jongsma
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May 28, 2023
Lansing history
Lansing history: Brick by brick a community is built
Marlene Cook
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May 28, 2023
Journal Journeys
Journal Java Journeys: Former Mayor Norm Abbott
Melanie Jongsma
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May 28, 2023
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LATEST VIDEOS
News and Views
Video: Understanding the Lansing Veterans Memorial
Melanie Jongsma
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May 26, 2023
It's a "signature space," says local historian Jeff White in reference to the Lansing Veterans Memorial and the Ford Hangar, both located...
News and Views
Video: Watching TF South baseball from a rooftop
Josh Bootsma
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May 19, 2023
Common Ground
Video: Four things anyone can do to build community this summer
Josh Bootsma
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May 12, 2023
Business and work
Video: We didn’t think you’d like Blue Moon and Pistachio
Josh Bootsma
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May 5, 2023
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BUSINESS AND WORK
Drive-thru and parking for Chipotle on Torrence – Planning and Zoning agenda 5/24/23
Josh Bootsma
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May 22, 2023
The upcoming Torrence Chipotle's drive-thru and landscaping are among the topics at Wednesday's Planning and Zoning meeting...
Here’s the scoop on Journal Java Chip ice cream
Melanie Jongsma
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May 16, 2023
Special use for Eagle Academy electronic sign – Planning and Zoning agenda 5/10/23
Josh Bootsma
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May 9, 2023
Video: We didn’t think you’d like Blue Moon and Pistachio
Josh Bootsma
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May 5, 2023
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OBITUARIES
Obituaries
Obituary: John D. Giles
Melanie Jongsma
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May 25, 2023
John Dwight Giles, formerly of Plover, WI, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer....
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Obituaries
Obituary: Alfredo Munoz
Smits Funeral Homes
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May 23, 2023
Alfredo Munoz, age 58, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023...
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Obituaries
Obituary: Phillip L. Ehlebracht
Kish Funeral Home
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May 23, 2023
Obituary Phillip Ehlebracht of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife...
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Obituaries
Obituary: Imogene Medsker
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May 22, 2023
Imogene Medsker, nee Brown, age 93, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2022...
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Obituaries
Obituary: Marcella Vander Luitgaren
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May 19, 2023
Marcella Vander Luitgaren, nee Mickewicz, age 98, of Glenwood, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2023...
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Obituaries
Obituary: Enedelia L. Hernandez-Gonzalez
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May 16, 2023
Enedelia L. Hernandez-Gonzalez, age 42, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2023...
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POLICE AND FIRE
Breaking news
Village of Lansing invites residents to sign up for new-and-improved alert system
Josh Bootsma
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May 20, 2023
The Village of Lansing has switched its alert system to CivicReady, which allows for more targeted messaging, and a better user interface...
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Police and Fire
Two Lansing firefighters promoted
Josh Bootsma
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May 17, 2023
The Lansing Fire Department promoted two firefighters Tuesday night, swearing in Martin Burns and Joe Szerletich...
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Community
Lansing police to participate in Cop on a Rooftop and Torch Run events to support Special Olympics
Paul Czapkowicz
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May 16, 2023
Annual Cop on a Rooftop and Torch Run events are coming to Lansing soon, and will support Special Olympics in Illinois...
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EDUCATION
Marian Catholic welcomes new director of bands Steven Pyter
The Lansing Journal
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May 27, 2023
Marian Catholic High School has announced the appointment of Steven Pyter as its new Director of Bands...
Illiana Christian breaks ground on $14 million expansion
Josh Bootsma
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May 24, 2023
Illiana Christian High School in Dyer broke ground on an expansion that will emphasize new classrooms and a vocational wing...
District 215 Board meeting agenda – 5/25/23
Josh Bootsma
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May 22, 2023
This week, District 215 is meeting on Thursday instead of Tuesday...
Book donations, student recognitions, staff awards — District 158 board holds May meeting
Quinton R. Arthur
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May 21, 2023
District 158 held its school board meeting on May 17, when students, staff, and teachers received awards, and books were donated...
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SPORTS
Chance encounter led to Marian Catholic senior placing in shot put at state – other local scores
Mike Clark
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May 23, 2023
A chance encounter on the first day of school last fall was a game-changer for Marian Catholic's Kayden Porter and Curt Crossley...
Two D215 athletes headed to state track and field meet this week – other local scores
Mike Clark
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May 22, 2023
TF South's Karrel Harvest is heading back to the state track meet, while Jevon Warren is going for the first time...
Video: Watching TF South baseball from a rooftop
Josh Bootsma
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May 19, 2023
First United Methodist Church opened its rooftop to the public to view the final game of TF South Baseball's season...
SSC Baseball wins region title, enters Midwest District tournament – other local scores
Mike Clark
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May 17, 2023
South Suburban College baseball is moving on the the Midwest District tournament, while the college's softball team goes to the World Series...
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Business and work
Drive-thru and parking for Chipotle on Torrence – Planning and Zoning agenda 5/24/23
Josh Bootsma
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May 22, 2023
Education
District 215 Board meeting agenda – 5/25/23
Josh Bootsma
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May 22, 2023
Education
District 158 School Board Agenda 5/17/23
Josh Bootsma
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May 15, 2023
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