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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...