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Remember the 2020 Census?
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 1, 2020) - The Lansing Journal began reporting on Census 2020 back in November of 2019 when Lansing formed...
‘Is spaghetti a side dish or a meal?’ and other cultural questions
Pastoral Conversation on Racial Unity to continue August 14, 5:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 30, 2020) - For the third time, five people gathered...
A typical morning in the Quiet Zone
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 25, 2020) - Earlier this week John Groen and Rick McFarland of Lansing Public Works started their day at...
Multi-year plan will invest $21.3 billion in Illinois roads and bridges
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METRO EAST, Ill. (July 23, 2020) – Today Gov. JB Pritzker released a $21.3 billion plan to...
Lansing Assembly to host ‘We’re Ready to Listen’ livestream event
July 27, 6:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 20, 2020) - Lansing resident Cam Sanchez and his step-father Bob Shavers, who pastors a church in...
Illinois Connected Communities program receives $300,000 investment to support community-driven broadband plans
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CHICAGO, Ill. (July 14, 2020) – Last week the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity...
Expanding SNAP Options Act would allow farmers, small grocers to accept SNAP
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 15, 2020) - Last week Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Expanding SNAP Options Act...
Congresswoman Robin Kelly announces staff additions and promotions
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WASHINGTON, DC (July 13, 2020) – Last week Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced the hiring of two new...
West Pullman Elementary School to be renovated through Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 13, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced the third...
Calumet City Lions install Little Free Library in Pulaski Park
by Melanie Jongsma
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (July 12, 2020) - On a pleasant Friday afternoon, July 10, the Lions Club of Calumet City gathered in...
Gov. Pritzker signs Hospital Assessment Legislation and Health Care Affordability Act
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 11, 2020) – On Tuesday, July 7, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 2541,...
Extended tax filing and payment deadline approaching
Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of July 15 deadline
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 9, 2020) - The state individual...
COVID-19 reimbursement available under FEMA’s Public Assistance program
Virtual applicant briefings available this week to guide local governments, nonprofits, and churches through reimbursement process
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill....
Illinois EPA offers expanded hours for emissions testing
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 7, 2020) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will offer extended hours at all...
Young local artist releases first album in unprecedented times
"I wanted to show people how much talent is here in this small town”
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2020) - The COVID-19 pandemic...