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Annual Thornton Township Black History Month event inspires local young people
by Darrian Mowery, Township Communications Intern
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 28, 2020) - With a focus on finding your purpose, Thornton Township celebrated its annual...
Birthday wishes to Lansing Leaplings
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2020) - Born on February 29, 1980, Lansing resident Layton Wood is a “Leapling”—one of approximately 205,000 U.S....
Early voting begins Monday, March 2, at Lansing Public Library
Runs through March 16 for the March 17 Presidential Primary Election
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 22, 2020) - The Cook County Clerk's website has...
Video: How do I take the 2020 Census?
provided by the US Census Bureau
This PSA teaches viewers about the different modes of census response:
Lansing Boy Scouts serve Manteno veterans
by Melanie Jongsma
MANTENO, Ill. (February 20, 2020) - Boy Scout Troop 276 recently put on another party for veterans at the Manteno Veterans Home....
YES Club helps at Roundball Classic
information provided by Trelissa Moses, Patti Leach Youth Center
LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2020) - During the four-day tournament that comprises the annual Roundball Classic,...
Census 2020: What will we be asked? (and why?)
information provided by the US Census Bureau
LANSING, Ill. (February 8, 2020) - In mid-March Lansing households will receive an invitation in the mail. Every...
Less than one month until US households receive 2020 Census invitations
“Response is important because statistics from the census are used in distributing hundreds of billions in funding for school lunches...."
information provided by the US...
IL Department of Human Services partnering to improve census outreach to hard-to-count communities
All funding for DHS census grantees has now been awarded
information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 16, 2020) – Building...
Beard and Moustache Competition raises thousands of dollars for local charities
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (February 15, 2020) – Over $10,000 was recently donated to three local...
Lansing sweethearts share memories and advice
Karl and Judy Koch celebrate 51 years of commitment, communication
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2020) – Karl and Judy Koch of Lansing were...
Congresswoman Kelly to deliver Valentines made by students to veterans
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill (February 13, 2020) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly will deliver Valentine’s Day cards made by...
USPS confirms no mail delivery on Presidents Day
Limited sites to be open for retail serviceinformation provided by the United States Postal Service
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (February 12, 2020) — The Postal Service...
Illinois sites added to National Register of Historic Places
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 10, 2020) – Thanks to the efforts of historic preservation advocates in Illinois,...
Lansing Historical Society to present ‘Black Cowboys and the Wild West’
Monday, February 24, 6:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
An earlier version of this article included an incorrect location for the February 24 event. It will take place...