Carrie Steinweg 
Two surviving sisters remember Lansing soldier killed during D-Day invasion by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (June 6, 2019) – It was 75 years ago that the D-Day invasion occurred during World War II. It was the largest amphibious invasion in history when the Western Allies launched an assault on Nazi-occupied France, landing on the northern … Read more
Miracle playing at Royal George Theatre through July 14 by Carrie Steinweg CHICAGO, Ill. (June 1, 2019) – Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making, playing at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, is, in essence, a story of underdogs who have been beat down over and over only to finally succeed in the … Read more
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – When Chuck Murach was recognized for 75 years of service at the recent Court of Honor Ceremony with Boy Scout Troop 276, he was a little confused. Murach hasn’t been alive for that long, so he wondered how they’d come up with such an odd number … Read more
JJ Kelley’s owner “out-paced the field” in supporting military and veterans by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (April 4, 2019) – The Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard held their annual appreciation dinner March 30 at JJ Kelley’s in Lansing. Not only is the dinner a gathering to celebrate the group’s event participation throughout the past … Read more
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (March 29, 2019) – For some junior high students, the thought of a science project is met with feelings of dread or anxiety. For other students, it’s an opportunity to experiment and to research and to show off their knowledge of scientific processes. At Memorial Junior High, there’s no shortage … Read more
Now available in Lansing for veteran memorials, ceremonies by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (March 30, 2019) – Last summer Lansing Trustee Dr. Maureen Grady-Perovich and her husband, Tony Perovich, were in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for a reunion with Tony’s Vietnam veteran buddies. They decided pay a visit to the national cemetery there. While visiting, … Read more
Lansing invited to observe Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (April 4, 2019) – Each year in May, our nation observes Memorial Day to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. And each year in April, Lansing observes its own memorial day—to remember two hometown … Read more
By Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2019) – A crowd of about 275 gathered on March 16th in a banquet room at Serbian Social Center to celebrate the contributions of females during Women’s History Month. The annual Women of Honor brunch has been taking place for the past 11 years, organized by the Thornton … Read more
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (March 20, 2019) – There’s a new resource in Lansing for those who may be in need of a little help but have a hard time getting it—because they don’t qualify for formal assistance, or they’re hindered by paperwork, or they’re unavailable during the hours a larger food pantry is … Read more
Chimichangas, margaritas, fresh produce, ice cream, and more by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (March 12, 2019) – As we reported last month, in recent years Lansing has seen an increase in its Hispanic population, and as a result, Hispanic dining options within the village have also increased. From Mexican restaurants to grocery stores and produce, … Read more