Carrie Steinweg 
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
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (February 28, 2019) – St. John Lutheran School continues this year in celebrating the school’s 125th anniversary, culminating with an end-of-the-year gala on April 28 at the Serbian Social Center. Two community events are also coming up that will serve as Open House events for interested families as the school … Read more
Next stop: Area Science Fair; then Regional Science Fair by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (February 14, 2019) – In early February, 23 students in grades 6–8 won recognition at the Heritage Middle School Science Fair. In alphabetical order, the winners pictured above are: Nancy Bob-Nwojo Jorge Campos Stephen Curry Jr Taniya Ell-Bailey Fatima Garcia Luis … Read more
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (February 2019) – JoAnn Hosta and Jim Kijewski met on a blind date at a school dance at Illinois State University in Normal more than six decades ago. “In those days they had matchmakers,” said Jim. “Someone would get 10 guys together and then match with 10 girls.” It was … Read more
Lansing has many options—from markets to sit-down eateries by Carrie Steinweg Note: This is the first of a two-part series highlighting Hispanic food establishments in Lansing, Illinois. LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2019) – In recent years Lansing has seen a sharp increase in its Hispanic population, and that is reflected in the dining options within … Read more
Tips and tidbits about these intelligent creatures by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (January 2019) – You may notice more critters in your yard this time of year scouring for food. This is also a time of year when you may be more likely to spot coyotes in Lansing and the surrounding area, according to Charles … Read more
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (January 6, 2019) – If you thought knitting circles were a thing of the past, you need to stop by the Lansing Public Library when the Purls of Wisdom group gets together. Organized by a former library employee, the group has gathered weekly for years to share a common interest … Read more
Glenn Tallar entertains diners at Beggars Pizza by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (January 3, 2019) – In a building on Ridge Road that originated as a movie theatre and is now a pizzeria, live music is provided two nights a week. The musical entertainment isn’t a live band or a vocalist or a D.J. It’s … Read more