Lansing is part of a larger community that includes Cook County Forest Preserves and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Their programs are a resource for Lansing, and the stories posted in this category often answer questions about plants and animals that surround us and impact community life.
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 21, 2019) – “I need it to stop raining,” said Michelle Havran at the May 20 Park Board meeting. Havran is the Superintendent of Parks and Maintenance for Lan-Oak Park District, and she and her crews have been unable to cut the grass in most of Lansing’s parks because … Read more
River levels expected to further rise information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 1, 2019) – The National Weather Service is forecasting another round of showers and thunderstorms that could lead to urban and flash flooding, as well as further aggravate already swollen rivers, creeks throughout the state. The Illinois Emergency … Read more
New date: Monday, May 6 (weather permitting) information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County COOK COUNTY, Ill (May 1, 2019) – The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting three Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Bass Fishing Sectional tournaments, and students will be fishing for a chance to compete at the State tournament … Read more
Cold, rain, snow don’t stop Lansing residents from making a difference by Katie Arvia and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2019) – The rain started around 9:30am on the already-cold Saturday morning, yet hundreds of intrepid Lansing residents kept their commitment to participate in the 10th annual Community Clean-Up Day. Volunteers from church congregations, … Read more
information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (April 19, 2019) – Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 2988 on Friday, clarifying current law around zoning standards for wind energy development across the state. The new law will create jobs, revitalize communities with new investment in rural areas—including tens of millions of dollars in … Read more
Earth Day tradition replaces trees lost to construction, maintenance activities information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 2019) — The Illinois Department of Transportation once again distributed 5,000 seedlings to schools throughout the state last week in cooperation with Living Lands & Waters in honor of Earth Day on April 22. … Read more
Tuesday, April 23 by Melanie Jongsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 16, 2019) – The South Suburban College Green Club will host a Sustainability Fair this month to celebrate Earth Week. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the movie Home, a documentary by French director Yann Arthus-Bertrand, will be shown in Lecture Hall C from 11:00am–12:30pm. The … Read more
Saturday, April 20, 10:00am-3:00pm information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 17, 2019) – The Forest Preserves of Cook County is celebrating Earth Day with volunteer opportunities, educational programs, and fun events at many locations, in an effort to further educate the public about preserving the habitat for millions … Read more
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 6, 2019) – A variety of spring programs are available throughout the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Highlighted below are the ones offered at Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton, South Holland, Illinois, during the rest of April. Spring Break Nature Fun … Read more
Found babies are not necessarily abandoned information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 19, 2019) – Spring is a busy breeding season for wildlife, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds Illinois citizens not to bother or handle baby birds and other young wild animals. Wildlife biologists are … Read more