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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.

Environment and nature

Sand Ridge Nature Center to offer new exhibits, upgrade campus in 2021

Katie Arvia -
With history rooted in the latest ice age, the Sand Ridge area has much to offer local residents By Katie Arvia SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 24,...
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Sports and recreation

World Wiffle Ball Championship returning to Midlothian this summer

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By Katie Arvia MIDLOTHIAN, Ill. (February 17, 2021) – After a brief departure due to COVID-19 restrictions, the World Wiffle Ball Championship will return to...
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Arts and entertainment

Local Events page updated to benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal

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by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2021) - With feedback from survey respondents, live testing by selected event organizers, and tweaking by tech support,...
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Community

2021 marks 55 years since Lansing plane crash killed pro golfer Tony Lema

Carrie Steinweg -
Promising golfer's life cut short by tragic accident on Lansing golf course By Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2021) – Tony Lema never got the...
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Community

Virtual pinewood derby brings two Lansing Cub Scout packs together

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St. John's Lutheran Church hosts Packs 526 and 247 for a Zoom pinewood derby By Carrie Steinweg LANSING, Ill. (February 1, 2021) – For nearly seven...
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Arts and entertainment

The Lansing Journal adds Events feature

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Local listings could benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2021) - We're experimenting with a new...
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Arts and entertainment

Local events

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Choose what to do and where to go—from downtown Chicago to hometown Lansing to venues in neighboring Indiana Have a local event you want to...
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Business and work

Financial concerns force Lansing Country Club to sell

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Golf and sportsman's club sold for development, potential forest preserve By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – After decades of golfing, fishing, hosting, and...
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Education

District 215 announces return to athletics

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Information provided by Thornton Fractional High School District 215 LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – Thornton Fractional District 215 announced yesterday that students will soon...
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Community

Eisenhower Center to re-open Jan. 21 with restrictions

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By Josh Bootsma February 1, 2021 update: Lansing's COVID status has moved to Tier 1 since this article was posted. The Eisenhower Center has updated...
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Environment and nature

IL firearm deer season preliminary harvest totals 76,579

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Information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced a preliminary total of 76,579...
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Health and safety

Illinois announces year-long study of gambling, addiction

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Study hoped to determine extent of gambling and addiction in IL and assess gaps in available treatment Information provided by the Illinois Department of Human...
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Environment and nature

Lansing trail hoped to connect Pennsy Greenway and Thorn Creek Trail

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Engineering work to begin on 2.4-mile bike trail in south Lansing By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 19, 2020) – The Village of Lansing has received...
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Sports and recreation

District 215 won’t play basketball despite IHSA opening door

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IHSA acts against updated state guidelines, D215 won't participate By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 29, 2020) – High School District 215 will continue its moratorium...
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Community

Work continues on Calumet City riverwalk and canoe launch

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By George Grenchik, with information from Calumet City CALUMET CITY, Ill. (October 28, 2020) – Work is underway to clear space for a canoe and...
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