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.
One $1,000 grant and two $500 grants to three high school seniors by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (April 21, 2019) – The Lansing Old Timers—an umbrella organization that oversees a number of youth sports programs in Lansing, Illinois—will award grants to three college-bound high school seniors who have participated in a program for at least … Read more
information provided by Marian Catholic High School CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (April 12, 2019) – On Monday this week, Marian Catholic High School’s Sister Mary Jo Sobieck kicked off baseball season by debuting her very own 2019 Topps Allen and Ginter Baseball Trading Card. Sister Mary Jo is known as the “Curveball Queen.” She signed 260 … Read more
by Ashlee De Wit LANSING, Ill. (April 1, 2019) — It was a cold day for baseball, but the TF South bats were hot in an 11-1 victory over TF North on April 1. Fans and students watched from the stands—and from the roof across the street. The Rebels’ big win was also the big … Read more
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 11, 2019) – The 2019 Illinois Spring Trout Fishing Season opens on Saturday, April 6, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state, with four new sites added for this spring. Baumann Lake in Cherry Valley, Weldon Springs Lake in DeWitt County, … Read more
Sunday, April 7 information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 18, 2019) – The women’s volleyball team at South Suburban College will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 7, at 3:00pm in the SSC Fieldhouse. The event is open to the public and is free of charge for kids aged … Read more
First United Methodist Church hosts community for TF South game against rival TF North by Ashlee De Wit LANSING, Ill. (March 17, 2019) — First United Methodist Church of Lansing invites TF South baseball fans once again to join them for the kickoff of the annual “rooftop” games when the Rebels host rival TF North … Read more
About the position What they do The Park Board is primarily responsible for policy-making, but also works closely with Lan-Oak Park District Superintendents to maintain and enhance Lansing’s parks, bike path, Eisenhower Community Center, and Eisenhower Fitness Center, and to make programming and facilities available for use by residents and other community organizations. What they’re paid … Read more
Organizers Reynolds and Seymour present trophies, checks at Village Board meeting by Ashlee De Wit and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 2019) – The Coolidge Cougars are the 10th annual Roundball Classic champions, defeating the Heritage Nationals by a score of 39–16 in the final game on Tuesday, February 26. Sally Reynolds and Rick Seymour, … Read more
Lansing community wins financial and food donations by Ashlee De Wit LANSING, Ill. (February 27, 2019) – The Coolidge Cougars are the Roundball Classic champions this year, defeating the Heritage Nationals by a score of 39-16 in the final game on Tuesday night. The Lansing community raised more than $5,000 and brought in more than … Read more
Hoops for Heart event teaches fun and raises funds information provided by Oak Glen Elementary School LANSING, Ill. (February 26, 2019) – On Friday, February 22, Oak Glen third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders participated in Hoops for Heart, the American Heart Association fundraiser. This year’s event saw increased participation as well as increased funds—74 students raised … Read more