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Beautifying Thanksgiving for 300 seniors

Tiny's Flowers is planning to deliver flowers to local nursing homes by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 2018) - "I just love seniors," says Tiny Noble,...

Thornton Historical Society announces contest

information provided by the Thornton Historical Society THORNTON, Ill. (July 13, 2018) - In celebration of the State of Illinois bicentennial, Thornton Historical Society has...

Crowd gathers to welcome Lansing veterans

Despite delays, dozens remain until Myers and Krueger arrive by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 12, 2018) - "Who are all these people?" asked Tom Parsons...

Lansing’s CAP Squadron undergoes change of command

Information provided by Civil Air PatrolLANSING, Ill. (June 30, 2018) - At the June 6 meeting of Civil Air Patrol’s Thunder Composite Squadron IL-317,...

Sixth annual LOOP bike ride is Friday, July 20

“There is still time to register,” says Chamber Director Amy Todd BY MELANIE JONGSMA LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2018) – The annual LOOP bike ride gives...

Welcoming Lansing veterans home

Legion Riders invite the Lansing community to greet returning Honor Flight participants by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 11, 2018) - The American Legion Riders from...

Three reasons to go to Cruise Night July 14

by Melanie Jongsma Lansing, Ill. (July 2018) - Cruise Nights in Lansing are all about community, and the July 14 Cruise Night offers three unique...

Building blocks

One neighborhood’s experience using a block party to build communityby Adam Barker LANSING, Ill. (June 29, 2018) - Early this year, my wife Alli and...

Tickets on sale for Bloom Township Senior Picnic

Annual picnic will be August 2 at Veterans Memorial Park, Glenwood information provided by Bloom Township GLENWOOD, Ill. (July 1, 2018) - Tickets went on sale...

Governor Rauner meets one of oldest living WWII veterans

Helps Sidney Walton fulfill mission of “National No Regrets Tour” information provided by the Office of the GovernorSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (July 3, 2018) – Governor Bruce...

Lansing’s flag depository offers respectful disposal of old flags

by Melanie Jongsma, with information gathered by Will Farlow LANSING, Ill. (June 26, 2018) - Proper flag etiquette dictates that a flag that has become...

Thornton Township brings ‘Days in the Park’ to Lansing’s Lan-Oak Park

Food, music, and fun bring neighbors together by Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2018) - Holding her 16-month-old daughter, Lanna, and dancing to the...

Last three days to buy and display vehicle stickers before price doubles

Thursday, Friday, Saturday—and line will be longest on Saturday by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2018) - The price for vehicle stickers will double on...

Bicentennial Exhibition at the Illinois State Museum set to open on June 29

information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 26, 2018) – The Illinois State Museum will present a major new exhibition in...

Bus ads help raise awareness of Baby Safe Haven Law

Illinois DCFS, the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation, and Pace Bus team up to save babies information provided by the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation CHICAGO, Ill. (June...