We cover sports and athletes from Lansing-area high schools and South Suburban College, as well as information about our parks, activities, fitness programs, and recreational opportunities available through Lan-Oak Park District and the Eisenhower Center.
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2019) – Partly in response to incidents this past summer that resulted in damage to park property, the Park Board agreed to raise park shelter rental fees and damage deposits in the coming year. At the October 21 meeting, Senior Superintendent Sharon Desjardins proposed raising the damage deposit … Read more
Team members receive guaranteed entry to 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon information provided by Restoration Ministries HARVEY, Ill. (November 25, 2019) – Restoration Ministries (253 E. 159th Street in Harvey, Illinois) invites area runners to join its 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon running team. As a Chicago Marathon Charity, Restoration Ministries has guaranteed … Read more
Runners being recruited—must register by December 3, 2019 information provided by Glenwood Academy GLENWOOD, Ill. (November 19, 2019) – Glenwood Academy (500 West 187th Street in Glenwood, Illinois) has been chosen as one of the charitable partners of the 2020 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2020. This … Read more
information provided by Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau LANSING, Ill. (November 9, 2019) – The 2019 Toyota USA National Juniors & Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Association Championships has been recognized as a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management. The tournament was recognized in the Innovations in Sports Tourism category. The … Read more
information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 31, 2019) – The South Suburban College Basketball Programs are gearing up for the 2019-20 season with the men’s team set to open at home this Saturday, November 2, vs. Northwestern University (Club). The Bulldogs are ranked #3 in the newest NJCAA Division II Pre-Season … Read more
by Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (October 30, 2019) – Memorial Junior High School’s baseball team, comprising 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, accomplished a first for the school this year. After an undefeated regular season, the team advanced to the regional championship for the first time in the school’s history. The Mustangs then defeated Flossmoor’s … Read more
Early registration encouraged information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 28, 2019) – South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will be directing a two-day Catching Camp on Thursday, December 26, and Friday, December 27, from 10:00am–1:00pm. Coach Ruzich has directed youth camps for the past 34 years and has taught … Read more
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau LANSING, Ill. (October 19, 2019) – Turn Two for Youth is once again accepting donations throughout the Chicago Southland in the form of baseball equipment. Turn Two for Youth is a nonprofit, charitable organization that was formed to help collect and distribute baseball equipment to … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 13, 2019) – Paws ‘n Play dog park was closed for a few hours Wednesday morning, October 9, for maintenance, according to the sign on the gate. When members returned that afternoon and the next morning, they found three new maple trees planted in the one-acre park, in addition … Read more
submitted by Jennifer Polley In fact, Griffin and two other ambassadors opened the PGA tournament with a Ceremonial Tee Shot. Griffin is on the left: Related Lansing teen chosen as Shriner’s ambassador at upcoming PGA Tour (August 4 article) Orak Shriners Golf Classic (August 29 Journey) Keep those Journals journeying! Going somewhere interesting? Bring a … Read more