Ernst Lamothe Jr.

Good journalism is something that Ernst is passionate about. An 18-year journalist, he currently serves as Communications Manager for Thornton Township. "I believe it is important to educate and inform people about their world," he says. Ernst graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and began working for the News-Gazette in Urbana, where he covered University of Illinois student life, business, and secondary education. He then went to New York to work at the Democrat and Chronicle, covering politics, suburban government, secondary education, and healthcare. He also developed some marketing skills through a job with Advocate Trinity Hospital, which is part of the largest health system in Illinois. His responsibilities included managing a multi-layered marking budget and facilitating marketing campaigns that included direct mail, e-mail blasts, and billboards to drive digestive health and breast cancer services as well as brand awareness of the hospital.

Thornton Township and TPC to host monthly Family Day

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

First one: this Sunday, June 23 information provided by Thornton Township OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (June 17, 2019) – Thornton Township and The Pentecostal Church of Homewood-Flossmoor will partner together this Sunday in a Family Day event from 5:00–7:00pm. Because of the anticipated crowd, the event will be hosted at Iron Oaks, 20000 Western Avenue in … Read more

Crosby Clippers will Rock the Bald at JJ Kelley’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser

March 6, 2019March 11, 2019 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

For $25,000 in donations, Laurie Crosby will go bald By Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2019) – The numbers are staggering. Each year, the parents of about 15,300 kids will hear the words “Your child has cancer,” according to the Childhood Cancer Statistics. Laurie Crosby was one of those parents. Twelve years ago, … Read more

Thornton Township honors current excellence during Black History Month

March 6, 2019 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

Keynote speaker: Melody Winston of Golden Eagle Aviation information provided by Thornton Township THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (February 22, 2019) – Embracing our Current History of Black Excellence was the theme of this year’s Thornton Township Black History Month event. Taking place at its Youth and Family Service Department in Riverdale, the program featured Melody Winston, … Read more

‘Walk Over Wednesdays’ fill the gap

February 6, 2019 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

TF South students find food, music, and neighbors at the church building next door by Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2019) – Nathan Kilbury grabs a slice of sausage pizza, picks up a few cookies, and stands in the middle of large hall just catching up with some friends. By itself, each of … Read more

Thornton Township’s MLK Day celebration keeps Dr. King’s legacy alive

February 1, 2019 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

by Ernst Lamothe SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 1, 2019) – More than 450 people attended Thornton Township’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. The program, themed “Unleashing the Power of Peace,” took place at South Suburban College on Monday, January 21. “To me Dr. Martin Luther King will always be this courageous icon who fought … Read more

2018 highlights from Thornton Township

December 30, 2018December 28, 2018 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

2018 was a big year in Lansing, and The Lansing Journal recorded hundreds of stories. In these last days of 2018 and the opening days of 2019, we’ll share some highlights chosen by different members of The Lansing Journal writing team. Ernst Lamothe is Director of Communications for Thornton Township, and he also contributes regularly … Read more

Jane Elliott addresses Thornton Township crowd

October 29, 2018October 28, 2018 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

by Ernst Lamothe Jr. SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 27, 2018) – In a room filled with community members, students and legislators, two acclaimed speakers talked to a crowd of more than 320 about unconscious and conscious bias on Friday, October 19. Presented by the Thornton Township Human Relations Commission, the “Race and Bias” event held … Read more

Football and cancer

September 26, 2018September 27, 2018 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

Thornton Township sponsors two pink events in District 215 information provided by Thornton Township LANSING and CALUMET CITY, Ill. (September 26, 2018) – Among United States women last year, there were an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. In order to get the message out about early … Read more

Taste of Thornton Township sees larger crowds at larger venue

September 3, 2018September 3, 2018 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

South Suburban College campus provides more room for people and activities by Ernst Lamothe Jr. SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 3, 2018) – Moving to South Suburban College for the first time, the August 25 Taste of Thornton Township saw larger crowds who filled the expansive campus to enjoy games, rides, and live entertainment. Thornton Township … Read more

Taste of Thornton Township starts with second annual police-and-teen basketball tournament

July 24, 2018August 1, 2018 by Ernst Lamothe Jr.

Lansing team hopes to maintain championship information provided by Thornton Township THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (August 1, 2018) – Police and teenagers from various communities will team up together in the second annual Taste of Thornton Township Basketball Tournament. The tournament, which takes place on Friday and Saturday, August 24–25, features teenagers and police officers playing … Read more