by Erin Nauta LANSING, Ill. (July 1, 2019) – As the Village of Lansing considers the possibility of designating a new TIF district in the area of 172nd and Torrence Avenue, tax payers may be wondering what exactly a TIF district is, and why the Village, or Lansing citizens, would want one. Revitalizing growth, retaining … Read more
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 2, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen where possible for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. IDOT is suspending non-emergency roadwork from 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, to 11:59 … Read more
Online and dropbox are the only remaining options to avoid late fees by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 29, 2019) – Village staff worked as efficiently as possible on Friday, June 28, and Saturday morning, June 29, to accommodate the long lines of residents who chose to pay for their vehicle stickers in person and … Read more
“An opportunity for churches, community to work together” by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2019) – “The program is expanding,” reported Trustee Jerry Zeldenrust at the June 18 Committee of the Whole meeting. He was reporting on Love for Lansing, the volunteer effort that he initiated at his church—First Church PCA—as a way to … Read more
United States and State flags at half-staff from Sunrise on Saturday, June 29, 2019, until Sunset on Monday, July 1, 2019 The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor … Read more