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.

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.

Plus: Sports Roundup for TF North, TF South, TF United, Marian Catholic, Illiana Christian, South Suburban College. CALUMET CITY, Ill. – Come this fall, the grass will be gone at Thornton Fractional ...

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LANSING, Ill. – Click the bar above the crossword squares to select the crossword for Sunday you want to begin with. Then click any white square to begin playing. BestCrosswords.com is the largest ...

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 ...

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. (March 10, 2025) – Eight representatives from Lansing School District 158 attended the Illinois Directors of Student Activities State Convention in Oakbrook Terrace. Each person received ...

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 ...

Become a published photographer! Snap a photo of the great Lansing outdoors around you, and share it with Lansing Journal readers. Use the form to upload your photo and include the information we need ...

Report from Tuesday’s Thornton Township 2025 Annual Meeting. SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – Although this year’s Annual Meeting of the Thornton Township electorate was less chaotic than last year’s (see, ...