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Bloom Township Food Pantry to raise funds for holiday baskets
information provided by Bloom Township
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (September 15, 2020) - Distribution of holiday food baskets has been an annual tradition at the Bloom...
Looking back at summer chalk art
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 14, 2020) - Bill Blanchard didn't let COVID-19 restrict his creativity this summer. In July he sent us photos...
The Illiana Cat Project brings fall festival experience online
Information provided by the Illiana Cat Project
LANSING, Ill. (September 10, 2020) – The Illiana Cat Project is a Lansing-based trap, neuter, return (TNR) initiative,...
Moratorium on residential disconnections voluntarily extended by several utilities
Some deadlines extend through end of the month, others through Sept. 10
Information provided by the Illinois Commerce Commission
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 2, 2020) – On...
TEDx forum coming to Gary on Sept. 11
Idea-driven forum hopes to spark action
Information provided by the Gary 411 Weekly News Magazine
GARY, Ind. (September 5, 2020) – "Gary has been at the...
September is national preparedness month in Illinois
Information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 3, 2020) – National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and...
Urban League of NW Indiana to host virtual Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. – Ceremony streamed live on Facebook on YouTube
Information provided by the Urban League of Northwest Indiana
GARY, Ind. (September 2, 2020)...
Christians Against Poverty Debt Help Center to host launch event Sept. 9
South Holland Mayor Don De Graff to speak at 10 a.m. Zoom event
Information provided by Christians Against Poverty
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 2, 2020) –...
We Are Lansing Food Drive gives hundreds of bags of food to those in need
Lansing teen Cam Sanchez organized successful event
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 1, 2020) – In the hours leading up to noon on Saturday morning,...
August 29 food drive for those in need to occur at First United Methodist Church
Open 12–3 for people to receive food
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 28, 2020) – TF South student Cam Sanchez has organized a food drive...
Secretary of State announces one-year extension of expiring driver’s licenses for seniors age 75 and older
New expiration will be one year from current 2020 expiration date
Information provided by Illinois Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 25, 2020) – Illinois Secretary...
Lanes reduced temporarily at Burnham and 180th St. intersection
Information provided by the Village of Lansing
LANSING, Ill. (August 27, 2020) – Beginning August 27, the Lansing Public Works Water Dept. will be repairing...
Lester Crawl receives school supply donation from Enchanted Backpack
Balloons and high spirits filled the gymnasium of Lester Crawl Primary Center (18300 Greenbay Ave.) on the morning of Aug. 20. Teachers gathered with...
IL Department on Aging: last call – 2020 Senior Hall of Fame awards
Nomination deadline is August 31
Information provided by the Illinois Department on Aging
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 24, 2020) – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is announcing...
Illinois offers $150 million in emergency mortgage assistance
Up to $15,000 available for income-eligible homeowners
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 24, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced the...