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Cook County has awarded $120,000 to fund a planning and feasibility study for a proposed riverfront trail along the Little Calumet River between Lansing, Calumet City and South Holland.

Little Calumet River trail project gets $120K grant for planning/feasibility study - The Lansing Journal A grant will fund a study for a proposed riverfront trail along the Little Calumet River between Lansing, Calumet City and South Holland.

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Seen Around Lansing: Between the balconies - The Lansing Journal Harry Lamoureux shared a unique perspective on condo life on South Manor Drive.

When Kenneth Boone returned from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., he expected a quiet ride home. Instead, the Lansing Vietnam veteran was greeted by flashing emergency lights, American Legion Riders, and supporters who lined up to welcome him home — an emotional reception he said he never expected.

Lansing Veteran welcomed home from Honor Flight trip with special es**rt - The Lansing Journal Lansing veteran Kenneth Boone returned from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to an es**rt home from police, officials and Legion Riders.

While in Lansing for its annual chapter retreat on Saturday, Aug. 1, the Tau Sigma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. paused its scheduled activities to support a community in need, presenting a $2,600 donation to the Village of Lansing’s Tornado Relief Fund.

Local Voices: Alpha Phi Alpha chapter donates to Lansing Tornado Relief Fund - The Lansing Journal The Tau Sigma Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. gave a $2,600 donation to the Village of Lansing’s Tornado Relief Fund.

Residents of unincorporated Lansing say every heavy rain turns part of 188th Place into a river. After years of waiting for a permanent fix, they’re asking Bloom Township officials to help once again.

Residents ask Bloom Township for help with decades-old flooding problem - The Lansing Journal Residents brought concerns and a petition to the Bloom Township Board asking the Township to address flooding on 188th Place.

Condolences to the family of Patrick Sharp —

Obituary: Patrick D. Sharp - The Lansing Journal Obituary Patrick Sharp 92, went home to be with the Lord at 3 am Saturday, August 1st, at Vitas Hospice in Olympia Fields, Illinois

Condolences to the family of Nyla Sue Burdette:

Obituary: Nyla Sue Burdette - The Lansing Journal Obituary Nyla Sue Burdette - Nyla Sue (Weiand) Burdette, nee Dalton, age 88, of St. John, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Condolences to the family of Thomas Cipich

Obituary: Thomas H. Cipich - The Lansing Journal Obituary Thomas Cipich age 87, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2026

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Seen Around Lansing: Share your photos with us, Lansing! - The Lansing Journal Seen Around Lansing gives readers a glimpse of the people, nature, animals, food, events, and other reasons to celebrate Lansing.

Illinois will have its Back to School State Sales Tax Holiday from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16, the Illinois Department of Revenue said.

Illinois' Back-to-School State Sales Tax Holiday runs Aug. 7-16 - The Lansing Journal Illinois will have its Back to School State Sales Tax Holiday from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16,t he Illinois Department of Revenue said.