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ICJIA seeks survey participation from LGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced harm
Results will help shape funding priorities to address the community’s service needs across Illinois
information provided by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
CHICAGO, Ill. (September...
American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (September 11, 2019) - On September 4, the American Legion Auxiliary swore in eight new officers to Edward Schultz Unit...
Calumet City celebrates Labor Day with parade
information provided by the Calumet Park District
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (September 9, 2019) - The annual Calumet City Labor Day Parade was held on Monday,...
LARC partners with Glenwood Oaks for upcoming Fall Feast
Friday, October 18, 4:00–9:00pm
information provided by LARCLANSING, Ill. (September 8, 2019) - LARC, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is...
Lansing Public Library to host Census 2020 Job Day
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...
The Carriers: two men in two eras recall life as postal workers
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...
Lansing Public Library makes voter registration easy
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,...
LOOP Bicycle Ride registration still open
Fall ride will launch from Fox Pointe Saturday, September 21, 5:00pm
(Early-bird discount available through September 13)
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 1, 2019) - Each...
Lansing’s Bev Jacobson ends Summer Haiku season
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...
State of Illinois recognized at CIO 100 Symposium with Innovation and Technology Award
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) -...
Gov. Pritzker signs Home Energy Affordability and Transparency Act
"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,...
South Holland Cruise Night features cars, food, and fun
By Josh BootsmaSOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 26, 2019) – The Village of South Holland held its second “Town Center Social and Cruise Night” of...
Ton Farm achieves national designation as significant Underground Railroad site
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)...
Village issues Public Meeting Notice for Wentworth Ave improvement project
Thursday, September 12, 10:00am, at Village Hall
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2019) - At the August 20 Village Board meeting, Village Administrator Dan...
Another Summer Haiku for Lansing readers
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 27, 2019) - "I wrote this five/seven/five seventeen-syllable haiku especially for the Lansing Journal's Haiku Project," wrote Valentina Ranaldi-Adams....