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Village awards six new Lansing business licenses in August, September 2024

Oct 29, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

LANSING, Ill. (October 29, 2024) – Lansing business licenses were awarded during August and September to the following new businesses in the Village of Lansing:MANCAVE RELOADED “THE CAVE”16915 Torrence Ave. • Wellness Spa LoungeDOUBLE M TRUCKING INC. 17736 Chappel Ave. • Trucking Transportation TOTAL BY VERIZON17663 Torrence Ave. • Cellular Phone ShopLOVELY GIFTS2508 173rd St.• Gift ShopB.O.Y.D. INC. 19271 Burnham Ave.
Pace Bus brings On Demand service to Lansing

Oct 28, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

LANSING, Ill. (October 28, 2024) – Public officials and Pace Bus directors gathered for a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 25 at the Lansing Municipal Center to celebrate Lansing Area On Demand. “On Demand is a service that operates in a designated service area, usually approximately four square miles,” said Maggie Daly Skogsbakken, Chief Communications Officer for Pace Bus. On Oct. 7, Lansing Area On Demand became the most recent of 11 such zones Pace Bus has launched in northeastern Illinois.
John Wilson to serve as Village grant consultant, pending board approval

Oct 26, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

And other news from the October 15 Village Board meetingLANSING, Ill. (October 26, 2024) – A familiar face could return if the Village Board approves a consulting agreement with John Wilson when it meets next on Nov. 5. “John is the former executive director of the Lan-Oak Park District,” Village Administrator Dan Podgorski said. Podgorski went over Wilson’s extensive resume with the Board at its Oct. 15 meeting.
District 158 H.R. director demoted, reassigned

Oct 23, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

LANSING, Ill. (October 23, 2024) – An ill-advised attempt at humor has resulted in a demotion for a Lansing School District 158 administrator. Dr. Tanya Carter, the now former Executive Director of Human Resources for District 158, sent an email to staff on Oct. 4 that some considered offensive. It involved a joke about an eagle with the punchline of “illegal” that was interpreted by some as touching on the hot button issue of immigration.
District 215 board discusses grants for field renovations, security, weapons detection

Oct 16, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (October 16, 2024)- Grants for school maintenance and security will be up for approval when the Thornton Fractional High School District 215 Board of Education meets on Oct. 22. Teresa Bishop, Executive Director of Finance/Chief School Business Official for District 215, presented the grants to the Board at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Oct. 9.
Chef Hugo and Maria Arteaga take over Sunday brunches as Joe Trama retires

Oct 15, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

Trama Catering rebrands as 10Forty Banquets & CateringMUNSTER, Ind. (October 15, 2024) – It was the beginning of a new era on Oct. 13 as Chef Hugo Francisco Perea-Arteaga and his wife, Maria E. Arteaga, celebrated their first Sunday brunch at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) since taking ownership of dining operations at the popular venue. Taking over the business completes a remarkable climb for Chef Hugo, who began as a dishwasher when he started working at the CVPA 33 years ago.
Charlotte Guyton chosen to fill vacated seat on District 215 School Board

Oct 13, 2024 | thelansingjournal.com | Paul Czapkowicz

CALUMET CITY, Ill. (October 13, 2024) – Charlotte Guyton is the newest member of the Thornton Fractional High School District 215 Board of Education. The Lynwood resident was chosen by the board on Oct. 9 to fill the opening created when former Board President Patricia Stepp submitted her notice of resignation on Sept. 3. Anita Howard, Chief of Staff for District 215, said 13 individuals applied for the vacancy and 7 of those were chosen for interviews.
Community group tackles environmental issues

May 20, 2024 | nwitimes.com | Paul Czapkowicz

Paul CzapkowiczTimes Correspondent WHITING — When lifelong Whiting resident Lynn Haynes retired a couple of years ago from a career in nursing and social work, she looked for a positive way to occupy her time. One of the things born out of that desire is WREN, Whiting Robertsdale Environmental Neighbors. It's a group she started just last year that seeks to bring cleanup ideas and environmental awareness to Whiting. WREN meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Whiting YMCA.
Council considers pay hike for degrees

Mar 29, 2024 | nwitimes.com | Paul Czapkowicz

Paul CzapkowiczTimes Correspondent EAST CHICAGO — Some City Council members will receive a one-time payment of $5,000 if a resolution is adopted providing that amount to recognize and reward efforts in continuing education. Councilman Terence Hill, D-3rd, sponsored the resolution but had it pulled from the agenda of the City Council's Wednesday meeting after several council members did not attend.
East Chicago holds swearing-in ceremony Saturday, silent protest for De La Garza held

Jan 6, 2024 | nwitimes.com | Paul Czapkowicz

EAST CHICAGO — It was a fresh start with mostly familiar faces as elected officials who emerged victorious in the November election were sworn into office during an inauguration ceremony held at noon Saturday in the auditorium of East Chicago Central High School. Mayor Anthony Copeland was sworn in after being elected for a fourth term. Also taking the oath of office was City Judge Sonya A. Morris, who has served in that capacity for 20 years.