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Breakfast with Santa ‘Even better than last year,’ says Chamber Director Amy Todd

Ticket sales and Copper Mugger pancakes fund Family Giving Program by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 9, 2018) - Two large groups of pancake eaters showed...

IDVA hosts 77th Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony

information provided by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 7, 2018) — The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted a Pearl...

Illinois celebrates its 200th Birthday with Grand Bicentennial Party in Chicago

Celebrities, original performances, videos highlight an emotional night on Navy Pier information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (December 7, 2018) – On...

Quiet Zone delineators and signage in place

Final approval still forthcoming BY MELANIE JONGSMA LANSING, Ill. (December 7, 2018) – Lansing Public Works was busy at five Lansing railroad crossings in mid-November. The...

Christmas tree lighting and Santa House opening—in photos

Annual holiday event warms hearts on cold evening by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2018) - The frigid temperatures made Wednesday evening feel more Christmas-y...

Cookies and community

Oak Glen URC hosts fifth annual Christmas Cookie Walk by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2018) - One thousand homemade cookies baked by about 40...

Festival of Lights celebrates Christmas culture around the world

Now through January 5 by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2019) - Following a performance of holiday music by the TF South High School Choir,...

New Star shines a light on community integration for people with disabilities

by Jennifer Yos CRETE, Ill. (December 1, 2018) - For parents of children who are intellectually or developmentally disabled, the concerns and solutions regarding the...

Village Christmas tree-lighting ceremony postponed

Local forecasts include lightning much of Saturday; events rescheduled for Wednesday, December 5 by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 30, 2018) - Out of concern for...

Thornton Township wins four awards at Springfield conference

information provided by Thornton Township SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 29, 2018) - Thornton Township walked away with four prestigious awards at the annual Township Officials...

Homewood Chevy encourages nominees for 2018 Chevy Sonic giveaway

Entry deadline: December 17 by Katie Arvia HOMEWOOD, Ill. (November 29, 2018) - For the past three years, Chevrolet of Homewood has given away a brand-new...

Restoration Ministries to host 25th annual Christmas Toy Store

Friday, December 14 information provided by Restoration Ministries HARVEY, Ill. (December 3, 2018) - On December 14, Restoration Ministries will turn its gym into a Christmas...

Lansing Post Office will extend Saturday hours in December

8:30am–4:00pm on December 1, 8, and 15 information provided by the United States Postal Servive BEDFORD PARK, Ill — Expecting to process and deliver more than...

Latin American Motorcycle Association delivers Thanksgiving dinners

Snow did not stop the ride information provided by the Latin America Motorcycle AssociationCROWN POINT, Ind. (November 26, 2018) - Snowflakes and wet roads did...

Postal Service asks customers to please clear snow and ice

Heavy snow is a challenge for letter carriers information provided by the United States Postal Service BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (November 26, 2018) – Monday's heavy snow...