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.
For Recreational Trails Program (RTP), Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV), and Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Programs information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 14, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced last week that applications will be accepted through March 14 for grants through the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), … Read more
Applications must be received by March 15, 2019 information provided by the Illinois Conservation Foundation SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 12, 2019) – Applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2019 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. The ICF annually awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demonstrate effective, voluntary, … Read more
Tips and tidbits about these intelligent creatures by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (January 2019) – You may notice more critters in your yard this time of year scouring for food. This is also a time of year when you may be more likely to spot coyotes in Lansing and the surrounding area, according to Charles … Read more
Central and southwest Illinois expect accumulations of six inches or more information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 10, 2019) – With the threat of accumulating snow this weekend, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has begun coordinating with other state agencies on response capabilities. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued … Read more
2018 in Lansing, Illinois by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January 2019) – The Lansing Journal published 1,074 articles in 2018, averaging 89.5 stories each month. Our least prolific month (July, for some reason) saw 64 stories published; our busiest month (September) boasted 113. All those articles were “Lansing news” —they were stories that happened in … Read more
New Village contract expands services by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2019) – “Current Lansing residential customers can now schedule a television or computer monitor pick-up online or by phone,” reads the flyer distributed by the Village of Lansing. In response to perceived need in Lansing and in partnership with Homewood Disposal, the Village … Read more
New grant program available information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 23, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that companies and individuals interested in expanding demand for food and other products using Asian carp caught in Illinois waters are invited to apply for grant funding to assist their marketing … Read more
Michigan’s $8 million offer welcome, but should be put toward immediate efforts, not 10 years from now information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (December 18, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner said today that Illinois is happy to accept $8 million from the State of Michigan to put toward the fight to … Read more
Curbside Recycling Guide and Collection Location Map developed to encourage proper residential recycling information provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 17, 2018) — On November 15, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Alec Messina recognized America Recycles Day by announcing the launch of the online Recycle Illinois platform that will help … Read more
Sunday, November 18 event to include living history demonstrations, history hikes information provided by Forest Preserves of Cook County SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 15, 2018) – Through stories told by living history demonstrations, encampments, performances, and other interactive activities, visitors to Sand Ridge Nature Center can experience the history of America during the 46th Annual … Read more