Friday, October 18, 4:00–9:00pm information provided by LARC LANSING, Ill. (September 8, 2019) – LARC, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is partnering with Glenwood Oaks Restaurant for its Annual Fall Feast on Friday, October 18. The event will be held at LARC’s administrative and main program facility, located at 19043 … Read more
Thursday, September 12, 6:00pm by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (September 7, 2019) – Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore will join Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam, State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr., State Representative Marcus C. Evans Jr., and Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli to host a 2020 Census Job Day for residents in the 4th District … Read more
by Josh Bootsma 1. The Men Paul Schultz squinted at the mail slot in the front door of the Lansing residence. He shifted his gaze to the coconut in his hand and re-read the address that had been carved into its round surface. Perhaps he’d just have to leave it on the porch. He continued … Read more
September 24 is National Voter Registration Day 2019; library to celebrate by registering voters information provided by The League of Women Voters LANSING, Ill. (September 4, 2019) – The Lansing Public Library—with the assistance of volunteers from The League of Women Voters—plans to celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 24 in the most appropriate … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 28, 2019) – “I haven’t written a haiku since my son and daughters were students at Oak Glen school in the 1970s,” reader Bev Jacobson told us. Apparently our Summer Haiku project reignited a latent spark, as Bev submitted eight haiku at once! “I had a lot of fun … Read more
Mobile case management app brings benefits for DCFS field staff information provided by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 27, 2019) – The State of Illinois is being recognized this week as one of the award winners at the CIO 100 Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Annual CIO 100 Awards … Read more
“The state will not stand idly by while companies take advantage of our residents” information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 29, 2019) – Taking another step to protect consumers, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Home Energy Affordability and Transparency (HEAT) Act earlier this week, shining a light on high costs … Read more
By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 26, 2019) – The Village of South Holland held its second “Town Center Social and Cruise Night” of the summer on Saturday, August 24. Featuring cars, food, and activities for kids, the event stretched down South Park Avenue from the Little Calumet River to 161st Place, about a … Read more
United States and State flags at half-staff from Sunrise on Friday, August 30, 2019, until Sunset on Sunday, September 1, 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
Professor Larry McClellan’s research recognized information provided by the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project CHICAGO, Ill. (August 28, 2019) – The National Park Service (NPS) has accepted the Jan and Aagje Tom Farm site to be included in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom registry. The NPS has found that the location “makes … Read more