The Lansing Journal Illinois Reading Council provides $850 to support summer reading program information provided by TF South LANSING, Ill. (May 7, 2018) – Thanks to an $850 Literacy Support Grant from the Illinois Reading Council, TF South is able to provide over 60 students with a personal copy of this year’s summer reading book. All students are … Read more
information provided by the United States Postal Service LANSING, Ill. (May 3, 2018) — The U.S. Postal Service has made applying for passports easier with the launch of the USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler™ tool (RCAS) at www.usps.com/scheduler. Customers can call 1-800-ASK-USPS or go to www.usps.com to get the location of passport Post Offices and … Read more
information provided by the Lansing Little League Executive Board LANSING, Ill. (April 21, 2018) – During Opening Day ceremonies for the 2018 season, Dan Podgorski was inducted into the Lansing Little League Hall of Fame. Podgorski, who formerly served as Village President and currently serves as Village Administrator, became involved in Lansing Little League as … Read more
Annual safety campaign calls on public to remain alert during riding season information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 4, 2018) – With winter finally in the rearview mirror, Governor Bruce Rauner is encouraging all drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts to be extra cautious as more bikes start hitting the roads. Rauner … Read more
information provided by Marian Catholic High School CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 4, 2018) – As Marian Catholic continues to rebuild its football program toward a consistent IHSA playoff contender, the Spartans will turn to one of their own to lead the charge. Class of 1998 alumnus Erick Middleton will serve as Marian Catholic’s ninth football … Read more
Celebration honors six organizations for significant community contributions information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (May 3, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner proclaimed the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. He designated this month as a celebration of the culture, traditions, history, and accomplishments of Asian Pacific … Read more
Found babies are not necessarily abandoned information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 5, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding Illinois citizens to leave baby birds and wild animals alone. During the spring breeding season, well-meaning people may believe they are helping by taking possession … Read more
information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 4, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Monday, May 7, as Crossing Guard Appreciation Day in recognition of the vital role these public servants play in ensuring that children throughout the state can walk and bike to and from school safely. “Kids naturally … Read more
Early Bird sign-up rates available information provided by Bloom Township GLENWOOD, Ill. (May 4, 2018) – Bloom Township is offering Early Bird sign-up rates to previous members of Skyline Pool. May 7–11, from 1:00–6:00pm May 12, from 11:00am–1:00pm A card is available from Bloom Township that people can bring in for a $100 family membership. … Read more
Tuesday, May 22, 10:00am–2:00pm information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 1, 2018) – South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer a Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 22, from 10:00am–2:00pm. This free event is open to the public and will be held in the South Suburban College Fitness … Read more