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Ridge Animal Clinic to host pet photos with Santa
COVID-friendly event to occur Dec. 12 from 1:30–4:00 by appointment
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 8, 2020) – Ridge Animal Clinic is not letting COVID...
Applications re-open for COVID-19 Resident Cash Assistance
Applications open until December 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Information provided by the Cook County Board President's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 8, 2020) – Cook County Board...
Photos: Village lights Christmas tree, welcomes Santa
Dozens gather at Fox Pointe for COVID-adjusted tradition
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 6, 2020) - The gates of Fox Pointe were opened at 5:00pm...
IL Driver Services facility closures extended through Jan. 5
Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations are extended until June 1, 2021
Information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 4, 2020) –...
Lansing residents share COVID-19 experiences
Four residents reflect on symptoms, testing, quarantine, support
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2020) – There's not a person in Lansing who hasn't heard...
Meet Beth Bozzo: Lansing Library’s new Head of Youth and Teen Services
A familiar face at the Lansing Library, Beth Bozzo is excited to take on the new role
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2020) –...
What we’re thankful for — Lansing Journal writers share thanksgivings
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2020) – Amid a challenging year, Lansing Journal writers are using Thanksgiving as an opportunity to reflect on the year...
100 Thanksgiving food boxes donated to Lansing school families
Community collaboration and generosity feeds families in need
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 22, 2020) – 100 families with students at Lansing public schools will...
Matching gift allows LARC donors to double Giving Tuesday impact
information provided by LARC
LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2019) - Lansing's LARC has been blessed by three anonymous donors who, along with LARC's Board of...
Driver services facilities closed through December 7
Driver's licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021, many services available online
Information provided by the Illinois Secretary of State
LANSING,...
Calumet City gives away 650 turkeys at River Oaks Center
Information provided by Calumet City
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (November 16, 2020) – Calumet City Mayor Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush joined aldermen, firefighters, city officials, community leaders,...
COVID forces adjustments to Lansing holiday traditions
Trees planned at Fox Pointe, none at Historical Society, no Santa pancake breakfast
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 17, 2020) – As Lansing enters the...
State regulators start Cannabis Regulators Association
Information provided by the Cannabis Regulators Association
CHICAGO, Ill. (November 12, 2020) – State cannabis regulators from across the United States announced formation of a...
Toolbox raffle to benefit widow of recently-deceased mechanic
Jay Johnson's tool collection will not go to waste
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 12, 2020) – The tools in Jay Johnson's toolbox have helped...
South Suburban College to host virtual family reading night
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 10, 2020) – South Suburban College’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program is hosting a virtual Family...