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
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
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
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
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
Free summer fun July 18–22 by Ernst Lamothe Jr. HAMMOND, Ind. (July 19, 2018) – Donna Muta has seen the incredible growth of one of the most popular festivals in northwest Indiana. Every year bigger names arrive to greet the community for an annual free summer event. Eclectic music, food, and family fun take place … Read more
Food, music, and fun bring neighbors together by Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2018) – Holding her 16-month-old daughter, Lanna, and dancing to the live music, Loren Willard was soaking up the entire event. Between all the activites and options around her, she couldn’t believe her choices as a first-time attendee of the … Read more
Three fathers, three families by Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (June 3, 2018) – Father’s Day might be considered a forgotten holiday. Flower shops don’t care. No need to make reservations because you can walk into most restaurants that day with no wait time. Amazon barely remembers. But The Lansing Journal recognizes fathers with a … Read more
“It allows us to have a first-hand conversation,” says one hiring manager information provided by Thornton Township SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 22, 2018) – Thornton Township and South Suburban College hosted their annual Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 22. More than 600 people and 75 businesses took part in attempting to help community members … Read more
Friday, February 2, 12:00–5:00pm, while supplies last by Ernst Lamothe SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 31, 2018) – Due to the really cold weather, Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli and the Board of Trustees have arranged to give away free coats for kids and adults while supplies last. The coats are all new. Kids and … Read more