The Health and Safety category includes news and tips from local hospitals, clinics, medical professionals, and emergency services contacts who serve the Lansing community.
information provided by Student Transportation of America MARKHAM, Ill. (April 9, 2019) – Student Transportation of America (STA), a leader in school transportation, safety, and fleet services, has inducted local school bus assistant manager Bobbi Davis into its Safety “Wall of Fame”, the company’s highest and most prestigious honor. “Bobbi is the ideal assistant anyone … Read more
Hamilton star brings awareness to CURE by Katie Arvia MUNSTER, Ind. (April 3, 2019) – On March 31, Theatre at the Center closed an unprecedented seven-week run of Million Dollar Quartet. The final performance was attended by a nearly sold-out crowd, as well as two very special guests: Miguel Cervantes, of Hamilton fame, and Kelly … Read more
Lighter, faster, more efficient—and under budget by Jennifer Yos LANSING, Ill. (March 28, 2019) – At the March 19 Village Board meeting, the Lansing Fire Department received official approval to purchase a new custom-designed E-ONE fire engine through Fire Services, Inc., of St. John, Indiana. The approval was the culmination of eight months of careful … Read more
by Jennifer Yos LANSING, Ill. (March 25, 2019) – At the March 19 meeting of the Village Board, Mayor Patty Eidam and the Lansing Trustees officially appointed Chad Kooyenga as Lansing’s new Fire Department Chief. In a brief induction ceremony, Chief Kooyenga’s wife Jennifer did the honor of pinning his Fire Chief badge to his … Read more
“We all did it together,” says newly shaved Laurie Crosby By Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2019) – Laurie Crosby had promised to go bald if $25,000 was raised for the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser hosted by JJ Kelley’s. By 3:11pm, the total was already at $26,441, according to Jennifer Polley, who was collecting … Read more
Ramped up enforcement already in place information provided by Illinois State Police SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 16, 2019) — The Illinois State Police and nearly 200 local police agencies will ramp up enforcement of impaired driving penalties, seat belt usage, and speeding and distracted driving laws from Thursday, March 14, through the early hours of Monday, … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 11, 2019) – As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management officials are reminding residents that good preparation and knowing what to do in a flood can increase chances of survival when flooding occurs. “Now is the time for all homeowners to prepare … Read more
For $25,000 in donations, Laurie Crosby will go bald By Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2019) – The numbers are staggering. Each year, the parents of about 15,300 kids will hear the words “Your child has cancer,” according to the Childhood Cancer Statistics. Laurie Crosby was one of those parents. Twelve years ago, … Read more
Saturday, March 16, 8:30am–12:00pm by Melanie Jongsma RIVERDALE, Ill. (March 9, 2019) – Thornton Township and One Light Self Defense are partnering to offer a class for women throughout Thornton Township: Empowerment through Self Defense. The class will be held at 14323 S. Halsted in Riverdale, Illinois. Participants will learn simple and proven techniques for: … Read more
Extra caution requested once routine train horns cease by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 7, 2019) – “I’m pleased to announce we’re nearing the end of the Quiet Zone process,” said Robinson Engineering’s Jeff Pintar at the March 5 Committee of the Whole meeting. Pintar serves as Village Engineer for Lansing, and he has spent … Read more