by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 16, 2109) – “It’s probably one of the worst streets in Lansing,” said Administrator Dan Podgorski at the May 7 Village Board meeting. He was referring to the section of Greenbay Avenue between Heritage Middle School and 191st Place. That part of Greenbay Avenue was not on the list … Read more
Partners with Big John’s to benefit the Lansing community by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 15, 2019) – The Lansing Business Women’s Association (LBWA) is trying a new way to raise funds this year. They are working with Big John’s Farm Market and Greenhouse in Chicago Heights to make flowers available through a mutually beneficial … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 14, 2019) – In late April, Lansing fire hydrants began shedding their rusted, faded yellow coats of paint in favor of shiny red. “Painting of the fire hydrants is a project of the Water Department at Public Works,” said Public Works Director Gary Richardson via email. Richardson has hired … Read more
Adjustable asphalt screed, DRIVE new employee program among winners Information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 8, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is once again recognizing the ingenuity and MacGyver-like skills of its employees in the second annual Innovative Ideas Contest, a statewide initiative that encourages creativity and teamwork … Read more
United States and State flags at half-staff from Sunrise on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 until Sunset on Friday, May 17, 2019 The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor … Read more
Information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 30, 2019) – South Suburban College is currently seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development … Read more
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity CHICAGO, Ill. (May 7, 2019) – The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority Economic Empowerment posted two Notification of Funding Opportunities on May 7 for a total of $15 million to provide minority-owned businesses with resources to help create jobs, build … Read more
Event includes dinner, music, raffles, and laughs by Melanie Jongsma LYNWOOD, Ill. (May 9, 2019) – Bright pink shirts welcomed guests, checked the list of names, and handed out raffle tickets as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard veterans entered the front hallway of Dream Palace in Lynwood. The bright pink shirts designated … Read more
Free event celebrates 1919 conveyance of property information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources PETERSBURG, Ill. (May 13, 2019) – New Salem State Historic Site will host a public open house event Saturday, May 18, to celebrate the centennial of the state’s acquisition of New Salem, Abraham Lincoln’s home from 1831–1837. The event … Read more
Information provided the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 30, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking applicants for the position of Conservation Police Officer Trainee. The Department is beginning the selection process with the written exam to be administered June 3, 2019 to June 6, 2019, and June … Read more