Aradia Clark, of Calumet City, is founder and president of the newly established Thornton Township Chamber of Commerce.

LANSING, Ill. – “The sky was so clear early this morning during our walk,” wrote Dave Schurman. “The moon was still out despite the sun being up, and it lined up nicely over TF South.” (Photo: Dave ...

LANSING, Ill. – “Driving home from a pajama gathering at Panera bread with Oma,” wrote Ivy Schmidtke, “and we saw this gorgeous sunset and had to stop for a picture.” (Photo: Ivy Schmidtke) ...

LANSING, Ill. – The introduction of our new photo submission form last month resulted in some beautiful photographs — and helpful captions — from new photographers as well as experienced submitters.

CHICAGO, Ill. (August 7, 2023) — On August 7, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB1818 which creates the Illinois Flag Commission for the purpose of exploring the creation of a new state flag and developing ...

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – Although this year’s Annual Meeting of the Thornton Township electorate was less chaotic than last year’s (see, “Unedited: A Look Back At Thornton Township’s 2024 Annual Meeting“ ...

Residents of Thornton Township who want a better understanding of the purpose and process of the caucus can download a PDF of the Township Caucus Guide prepared by the Illinois State Board of ...

MUNSTER, Ind. (March 15, 2024) – Wendy Mis has received 50 emails so far about the proposed plans for Munster’s Center for Visual and Performing Arts Center. That’s 50 more than she’s received since ...

SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (February 14, 2024) – The February 13 meeting of the Thornton Township Board of Trustees lasted four minutes. But the public was not allowed to witness it. A man at township ...

The Lansing Journal has partnered with Stacker.com to provide in-depth features that may be of interest to our readers. The origins of the pomp and circumstance began in the late 19th century, thanks ...

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in ...

LANSING, Ill. – Carrying on a tradition started in 2017, four local churches collaborated to host the Good Friday Prayer Walk on April 18. The procession saw participants walk down Ridge Road from All ...