Seen Around Lansing is a daily feature that gives readers a glimpse of the people, nature, animals, food, events, and other reasons to celebrate Lansing.

I sometimes lose track of photos in my text streams, Facebook messages, and inbox, and I forget to say thank-you for all the submissions ...

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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) Share what ...

Submitted by Barbara Dust, Lansing Historical Society Have you ever wondered how to start researching your ancestral history? Have you ever wondered how to get family stories out of your family and ...

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 ...

Carrying on a tradition started in 2017, four local churches collaborated to host the Good Friday Prayer Walk on April 18.

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LANSING, Ill. (April 12, 2025) – Sunday is forecast to be breezily pleasant with intervals of sunshine, clouds, and a possible shower. High temp: 64 degrees. Become a published photographer Snap a ...

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“ ...

LANSING, Ill. – The Lansing Journal began reporting in 2023 on the decade-long decline in voter turnout. After encouragement to “ change the chart,” Lansing voter turnout increased slightly for the ...