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Four weather photos purchased at opening night of exhibition
"The photos are beautiful, yes, but I think the real beauty is the little bit of joy and pride that is behind the very act of taking a photo and submitting it.
How weather photos became a thing in Lansing
Above: Dozens of community members gathered around the gallery wall at the Lansing Public Library during the Open House for "Lansing through the Seasons,"...
Chef Mary Sue Milliken shares Lansing memories and advocates for young women entering culinary arts
Mary Sue Milliken finished the culinary arts program at Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute as one of only two women in a class of 100.
What is the ‘Year of the Dragon?’ – explaining the Chinese Lunar New Year
“The Year of Dragon represents will, boldness, pride, ego, royalty, gold, entertainment, talent, creativity, explosions, light..."
Heritage Soccer Club holds its very first “Winter Cup” championship game
The Heritage Soccer Club, also known as Heritage Futbol Club, was started in 2018 by Mr. Raul Torres, 8th grade Spanish teacher at the...
Sand Ridge Nature Center’s Underground Railroad event explores local history of aiding freedom seekers
Tom Shepherd, Lead Project Organizer of the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project, gave a presentation on February 25...
Early Voting for the March 19 Presidential Primary Election starts March 4
LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2024) – Early Voting for the March 19 Presidential Primary Election will begin on March 4, with the closest sites...
Inaugural McJournal Night surpasses expectations – a recap in words, videos, and photos
The sounds of a big, community party filled the Lansing McDonald’s on Thursday, February 29 for the first-ever McJournal Night ...
Happy Leap Year from the Published Photographer Family — four generations
Lansing's Famous Photography Family — headed by Published Photographer Cathy White — got together earlier this week. Of course they took a family photo...
Journal reporter denied entrance to Thornton Township Black History event, told NDA was needed
Lansing Journal reporter Kinise Jordan was planning to cover a Black History Month program at Thornton Township on Saturday, February 24, but was denied entrance ...
Defeated referendum back before voters again March 19
By Eric Crump, Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (February 22, 2024) – Thornton Township is again asking voters to approve a proposal to fund mental health...
‘Where I’m From’ poems highlight TF South Black History Month Poetry Slam
Over 20 TF South students shared a variety of poems at the second annual Black History Month Poetry Slam...
Lansing Historical Society to host program about Underground Railroad freedom seekers Feb. 26
Dr. McClellan presents detailed portraits of the Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad, as well as those who helped them...
Thornton Historical Society presents, ‘The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains’ February 26
The late 1800s saw mass immigration to the US. Due to sickness and poverty, many of these immigrants left behind orphaned children...
State and county announce $250 million commitment for asylum seeker response
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced their commitment to a joint for asylum seekers...