The Lansing Journal
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https://thelansingjournal.comThe Lansing Journal publishes news releases from state, county, and local officials who provide information that impacts local community life. The particular contributor of each post is indicated in the byline.
What is the ‘Year of the Dragon?’ – explaining the Chinese Lunar New Year
“The Year of Dragon represents will, boldness, pride, ego, royalty, gold, entertainment, talent, creativity, explosions, light..."
Sand Ridge Nature Center’s Underground Railroad event explores local history of aiding freedom seekers
Tom Shepherd, Lead Project Organizer of the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project, gave a presentation on February 25...
Lansing Historical Society to host program about Underground Railroad freedom seekers Feb. 26
Dr. McClellan presents detailed portraits of the Freedom Seekers on the Underground Railroad, as well as those who helped them...
Thornton Historical Society presents, ‘The Untold Story of the Orphan Trains’ February 26
The late 1800s saw mass immigration to the US. Due to sickness and poverty, many of these immigrants left behind orphaned children...
Free income tax prep assistance available for qualifying taxpayers
Free income tax preparation is available through several trusted programs across Illinois...
Bullet holes in vehicles and a car in flames – LPD investigating two Thursday night incidents
Two individuals arrived at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana in a vehicle with numerous bullet holes in it...
Obituary: Ena Dykstra
Obituary Ena Dykstra - Ena (nee Visser) Dykstra, age 83, of Lynwood, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with her loving family at her side.
Sand Ridge Nature Center, Beaubien Woods among forest preserves hosting winter volunteer days
Consider joining a volunteer workday to help our natural greenspaces thrive throughout the Calumet region...
Illinois encourages taxpayers to take advantage of Illinois’ earned income tax credit
The Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit is a benefit that helps low to moderate income workers get a tax break...
Obituary: Dale R. Baker
Obituary Dale Baker - Dale R. Baker, age 76, late of Cedar Lake, Indiana, formerly of Lansing, Illinois, passed away February 7, 2024...