Festival of Lights Exhibit open through end of month

The Lansing Historical Society's Festival of Lights Exhibit is open for the 2012 season and will run through Dec. 29. Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Lansing Historical Museum is located in the lower level of …

Dessert Menu

Dessert Menu to host Dessert Flight Night Saturday

DYER | Dessert Menu, a unique bakery and pastry shop in Dyer will be having a Dessert Flight Night this Saturday from 7 - 9 p.m. at their store at 1950 Hart Street. The Dessert Flight Night includes specially prepared desserts that are not normally available at the store along with musical e…

Marilyn Kooy | Athena Award

Marilyn Kooy | Athena

Marilyn Kooy honored with Athena Award for her service to community

LANSING | Marilyn Kooy of Lansing received the prestigious Athena Award at the Evening of Thanks Dinner held at the Serbian Hall earlier this month. Nominations are taken from throughout the community for the award and the recipient is not announced until that evening.

T.F. South Chorale performs for Festival of Lights

LANSING | The T.F. South Chorale, led by staff member Erick Price, performed Christmas songs for the Lansing Historical Society members before the opening of the annual Festival of Lights exhibit. The exhibit features more than 30 trees representing different countries and cultures.

Lansing Historical Society opens tree exhibit tonight

LANSING | It's tree time at the Lansing Historical Society. Stop by tonight for the opening of the exhibit following a performance by TF South Chorale at 6 p.m. in the community room of the Lansing Public Library, School Street and Indiana Avenue in Lansing.

Evening of Thanks recognizes service organizations and volunteers

LANSING | Forty-eight volunteers from the community were recognized at the 2012 Evening of Thanks Dinner. Each recipient received a glass award for their contributions. Service organizations and clubs, churches and schools were invited to nominate a special volunteer to be recognized at the …

Marian Marching Band takes honors

LANSING | Marian Catholic High School marching band won 1st place in class 3A for the 33rd consecutive time (undefeated since 1980), taking caption awards for best music, visual and general effect and was first place overall for the 16th time (4th consecutive), in the State of Illinois march…

Lansing Chamber announces events

LANSING | Next Member Luncheon is Wednesday, November 14 at the Lansing Public Library community room, lower level. Optional networking at 11:30 a.m., lunch at Noon and closure promptly at 1:00 p.m. Carrie Steinweg will show us how to set up a company page on Facebook. Menu TBD. Also, we wil…

Lansing Historical Society takes part in Autumn Fest

LANSING | Members of the Lansing Historical Society volunteers Rich and Barb Dust help out with bingo during the Lansing Autumn Fest. Members of the Lansing Business Women's Association also assisted with bingo, which was one of several activities that took place during the three-day festiva…

Smashmouth Smashtastic 2012

Flinstones Pumpkins

Griffith Pumpkin family reintroduces the Flinstones

GRIFFITH | Every year there are carefully carved pumpkins - and some very large ones - in front of the home at 917 E. Miller Street in Griffith. The pumpkins, some weighing over 1,000 pounds are grown in the neighborhood. Each year, there is a specific theme and this year it's Flinstones.

St. Ann Choir performs at Lansing Fest

LANSING | Members of the St. Ann Choir performed at Lansing Autumn Fest on Sunday, October 14 before the military remembrance ceremony took place, which included a drill team performance, reading of World War II letters and military uniform display.

Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard participates in Pillars of Honor

LANSING | Members of the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard participated in the Pillars of Honor ceremony at T. F. South High School on Sunday by presenting colors.

Autumn Fest Chili Cook Off crowns Patty Eidam

LANSING | A Chili Cook-off was held during the Lansing Autumn Fest in Lansing Fire Station #1 on Sunday. Judges rated each chili on several criteria, including consistency, aroma and taste. The public was also invited to taste and vote for their favorite chili. There were three winners from …

Lansing Autumn Fest this weekend

LANSING | Part of the fun at Lansing Autumn Fest this weekend will include a classic car show from 10 - 4 on Saturday. The first annual Lansing Autumn Fest will kick off at 4 p.m. on Friday for a Burgers, Brats, Beer and Bands event featuring the German Band Die Musikmeisters from 5 - 7 and …

Historic Busack building demolished

LANSING | Over the past weekend, the structure known as the Busack building was torn down. The home dates back to the 1860's and carries great historical significance in the Village of Lansing. Before a jail was built in the village hall constructed in 1890's, it served as a place to detain …

Lansing Historical Society honors WWII by hosting Memory Night

LANSING | At the September 24 meeting of the Lansing Historical Society, the organization held a World War II memory night. Members and guests shared their memories of World War II and brought scrapbooks.

Thornton Township High School Alum celebrate Class of 1960

LANSING | Graduates of the Class of 1960 from Thornton Township High School in Harvey gathered for a reunion in late September at Carlos Lorenzetti's in Chicago Heights.

Congrats Lansing Redbirds on Illinois State title

LANSING | The Lansing Redbirds, which is the Senior Babe Ruth team of the Lansing Old Timers consisting of 16- to 18-year-olds, won the Illinois state title last weekend. The team is now in Dodgeville, Wis., for the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament. Hopefully, by the time this column prints, …