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 Jamilyn Hiskes LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2019) — For those who have always wanted to participate in a treasure hunt but have never gotten the chance, the 7th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event could be the perfect way to fulfill that desire. The Lansing Public Library will be participating in the event — which … Read more
June 24–25, 2019 information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 13, 2019) – The South Suburban College Volleyball Program is still accepting registrations for Summer Camps for boys and girls from 3rd through 8th grade, as well as a high school camp. Dates for both camps are June 24–25, 2019. The goal … Read more
Biba app offers ways for families to combine new and old technologies by Natalie Togtman and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2019) – The Lan Oak Park District has added a new “destination” park to their portfolio of parks with special features. Oakley Park, located on Oakley Avenue and 186th Street, now features an … Read more
Miracle playing at Royal George Theatre through July 14 by Carrie Steinweg CHICAGO, Ill. (June 1, 2019) – Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making, playing at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, is, in essence, a story of underdogs who have been beat down over and over only to finally succeed in the … Read more
Chamber switches gears for seventh annual ride by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (June 5, 2019) – The LOOP Bicycle Ride is a flexible tradition in Lansing. When the Lansing Area Chamber organized the very first LOOP, it was an overnight tour—Lansing Overnight On Pedals. In following years, the ride was moved to earlier hours to … Read more
information provided by Lansing Old Timers LANSING, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – The Lansing Old Timers organization recently announced the winners of their annual Scholarship Awards. The scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have participated for two years in a Lansing Old Timer sports programs as well as one year in a … Read more
Lansing resident Katie Arvia brings writing, marketing, and design skills to the position information provided by CSCVB LANSING, Ill. (May 25, 2019) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Katie Arvia as their new Communications Manager. Arvia joins the CSCVB team with several years of writing experience, gained from working as a … Read more
Over 150 participate in sports event information provided by Marian Catholic High School CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 21, 2019) – On May 15, 2019, Marian Catholic High School was host for the Region E Culminating Event for the Young Athletes of Special Olympics. Over 150 athletes aged 2–7, from Cook, Will, and Grundy Counties, took … Read more
Registrations currently being accepted information provided by South Suburban College SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 22, 2019) – The South Suburban College Basketball Program is currently accepting registrations for their annual summer camps in June. The 2019 Bulldog Championship Basketball Camp will take place from June 17-20, 9:00am–3:00pm, with a Shooting Camp the following week from … Read more
At May 20 meeting of Lan-Oak Park District Board by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (May 21, 2019) – On Monday night, May 20, the crowd in attendance at the meeting of the Park Board was about 12 times larger than usual. Friends and family of the three incoming Commissioners had gathered to show their support … Read more