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Lansing Police and residents unite for National Night Out
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (August 4, 2021) – The Lansing Police Department hosted a well-attended “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 3, from 5...
Drivers Services facilities launch plan to address higher customer volume
Appointment-only facilities, expansion of online offerings among changes
Information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 30, 2021) – Illinois Secretary of State...
Lansing Police to host National Night Out August 3 at Fox Pointe
Tuesday, August 3 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Fox Pointe
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 1, 2021) – In a continuation of a nationwide...
UPDATED: Public comment open for Lansing and Calumet Levees to address flood risks
Information provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 27, 2021) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District has...
Freedom Fest draws large crowds to old Illiana field for food, fun, and community
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2021) — Freedom Church pastor Eric Hampton reported that more than 1,200 people had registered for Freedom Fest...
Cook County invites residents to share ideas on how to use American Rescue Plan funds
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2021) – On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion plan to stimulate...
South Suburban College to offer Cannabis Dispensary Operations program
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (July 21, 2021) – South Suburban College will be offering a Cannabis Dispensary Operations Certificate Program starting in the Fall 2021...
Rebecca Garcia appointed to Lansing Human Relations Commission
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 22, 2021) – Lansing resident Rebecca Garcia is the newest member of the Lansing Human Relations Commission, after the...
Lansing veterans honor Sgt. Taylor Rhodelander in private memorial service
Sunday, July 18, 2021
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2021) - "We're all here for the same reason," said retired Staff Sergeant Jason Johnston...
State-supported Amtrak trains to resume full service July 19
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 18, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the Lincoln Service,...
First Church PCA to host picnic, gospel group GloryWay on August 14
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 16, 2021) – First Church PCA in Lansing is hosting a picnic on Saturday, August 14 that will be...
IL issues tax refunds to thousands of unemployment benefit recipients
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 15, 2021) – Governor Pritzker announced that the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has...
Lansing Police score more runs, but everybody wins in softball game between LPD and TF South
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 13, 2021) – Instead of settling in at home to watch baseball, Lansing Police officers and TF South baseball...
Column: TF South can make a statement in choosing its new nickname
The Lansing Journal welcomes thoughts and opinions not only from our readers, but from our writers as well. The following column is the sole...
Honor Flight Chicago to resume veteran flights this summer
By Carrie Steinweg
The Honor Flight Network formed in 2005 with a mission of honoring our nation’s veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C., for...