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. (August 19, 2019) – Improvements in both weather and awareness have favorably impacted attendance at Fox Pointe events since late spring, and Village staff are still exploring opportunities to schedule events into mid-October. The current line-up includes the following events: Wednesday, August 21, 7:00pm: Spoken Four Chicago band with DJ-style … Read more
September 2–7 at Balmoral Park by Melanie Jongsma CRETE, Ill. (August 13, 2019) – Exhibitors of all ages will check in to Lansing’s Comfort Suites and Sleep Inn, as well as other local establishments to compete in the Sport Horse National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show at Balmoral Park, September 2–7, 2019. The Arabian … Read more
Bears vs. Packers, Thursday, September 5 information provided by the Village of Lansing LANSING, Ill. (August 5, 2019) – On Thursday, September 5, the Village of Lansing will help kick off the 2019 National Football League season by hosting a Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers Tailgate Party at Fox Pointe. The game will be … Read more
Jackie Joyner-Kersee “represents the best of Illinois,” says Governor Pritzker information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (August 8, 2019) – The Illinois State Fair, along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced Olympic Gold Medal winner and East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Illinois State … Read more
Griffin Polley to serve as pros’ standard bearer in Las Vegas by Carrie Steinweg CHICAGO, Ill. (August 4, 2019) – Griffin Polley, 17, has faced a number of medical challenges throughout his life, but that hasn’t stopped him from being a member of TF South’s golf team. Last year after an injury, his doctors at … Read more
by Natalie Togtman LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2019) – On Friday, July 19, Lansing’s Oak Glen United Reformed Church hosted its annual Burger Bash and Car Show from 5:00–7:00pm. Marilou Ooms, who is part of the Evangelism Committee at the church, said, “We want to use this as an outreach effort to the Lansing community.” … Read more
Trustees Zeldenrust and Abbasy vote ‘Nay’ for different reasons by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 18, 2019) – On the second page of a three-page Board meeting agenda, in a list of nine items presented for vote by Trustee Mike Fish, Chair of Economic Development, were two items that did not receive unanimous approval. Gambling … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (July 19, 2019) – A chain and lock on the gate of the TF South tennis courts for the past week have prevented would-be players from entering. “Tennis Courts Closed for Resurfacing,” reads a laminated sign on the chain link door. The courts were completely resurfaced in the summer of … Read more
Online polls close July 10, 7:00pm by Melanie Jongsma CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (July 10, 2019) – Marian Catholic High School’s Sister Mary Jo Sobieck has a chance to win a 2019 ESPY Award for “Best Viral Sports Moment.” The former coach and current Theology teacher became an internet sensation last year when she threw out … Read more
July 20–21 tournament to include fundraiser for South Suburban Humane Society information provided by Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. (July 8, 2019) – The World Wiffle® Ball Championship will be returning to Midlothian for its 40th tournament on July 20 and 21. The tournament originated in Mishawaka, Indiana, in 1980, and it … Read more