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Village App, page 3Community Shred & Recycling Day , page 6Touch A Truck, page 7 Good Neighbor Parade, page 7
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APRilLansing Fallen Heroes DayFriday April 8th
LARC Appreciation DinnerFriday April 8th6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lansing Little League Opening DaySaturday, April 16th10 a.m. - 11 p.m.Lan-Oak Sports Complex
Fox Pointe Concept Public Open HouseMonday April 18th6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Lansing Public Library
Lansing Police DepartmentTouch-A-Truck EventSaturday, April 23rd 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Lansing Ford Hangar
Village Cleanup & E-Recycling DaySaturday April 30th 10 a.m. - Noon
National Take Back DaySaturday April 30th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
mAyLansing Chamber of CommerceGood Neighbor Day ParadeSaturday May 7th 2 p.m.
Fetching Market Friday May 20th 6 p.m.Saturday May 21st 10 a.m.Lansing Ford Hangar
Memorial Junior High 5K & Car ShowSaturday, May 21st9 a.m.
JuNe3rd Annual Techie Trot 5kSaturday, June 4th9 a.m.
L.A.C.E.Cruise NightSaturday, June 11th
CommuNiTyCAleNDAR
lANSiNGyour mayor
Norman [email protected]
your Clerk
Donna [email protected]
your Trustee
Tony DelaurentisBuildings & ADA Chair
your Trustee
Patty eidamyouth Center & lNN Chair
your Trustee
Terry KapteynFinance & insurance Chair
your Trustee
michael mannoPublic Works Chair
your Trustee
mike SkrbinaPublic Safety Chair
your Trustee
mikal StoleAviation & economic Development Chair
SeRViNG you
Village of lansing3141 Ridge RoadLansing, IL 60438(708) 895-7200
Village Board MeetingsFirst and third Tuesday of
each month. Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are held at the
Municipal Court Facility, 2710 170th St., lansing, Il 60438
No meetings the first week in January, July and September
Municipal Center HoursMonday-Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-noon
Lansing Siteswww.villageoflansing.orgVillage of Lansing website
www.lanoakparkdistrict.orgLan Oak Park District website
www.lansingpl.orgLansing Public Library website
www.d158.netSchool District 158 website
www.sd171.orgSchool District 171 website
www.tfd215.orgSchool District 215 website
www.ssc.eduSouth Suburban College website
www.chamberoflansing.comLansing Area Chamber of
Commmerce website
CALENDAR
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The Village of Lansing has recently made an upgrade to their communication system with the implementation of an upgraded app. What does this mean?
Connecting with the Village of Lansing is as easy as a click on your smartphone! The Village has upgraded their free mobile phone application that allows residents with smart phones to communicate directly with staff. Now you can resolve issues in the Village and keep up to date with the news you need to know about Lansing. You can point, click and send photos of graffiti, potholes, uncut grass and other code violations.
The app is available for the iPhone and Android phones. Once your account is set up, the app allows users to choose an option to receive updates on the status of their request.
The world has shifted to mobile and there are now more mobile devices on earth than people! The Village of Lansing has partnered with CityByApp to offer a convenient “hyper-local” mobile app for residents, visitors, businesses, government, and community organizations to obtain and share information about everything going on in
Lansing. Now, things to do, places to visit, jobs, promotional offers, news, weather, traffic,
shop local, emergency preparedness information are at your fingertips.
Community residents and visitors will love this app because it is FREE to download and allows them access to what’s happening in Lansing instantly from their iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Business owners will love our App because they can showcase their events, videos, social media pages, jobs, veteran’s discounts, coupons, deals, etc. Plus, they can expand their market exposure for a nominal monthly or discounted annual fee payable to CityByApp.
The Lansing Chamber of Commerce has already partnered with CityByApp to showcase their membership directory, publications and events. There’s a lot of power packed in our
app. In addition to all the city information, our app includes GPS, issue
reporting, Yelp and more. And we’re always adding more features so the Village of Lansing App becomes the “go to” source for what people want and need to know about the Village of Lansing. Download it today!
Redesigned Village App is Here!
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The Village of Lansing will now accept water utility bill payments by phone! Please call: (877) 690-3729 and use Jurisdiction Code 2362 (this number is unique for Lansing). You must know your water account number.
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted. The user will absorb the convenience fee of $1.00 or 2.35%.
There is an option for English or Spanish. Payments will post to your water account same day or next day at the latest.
Also Automatic Debit Available for Water Bill!
Looking for a more convenient way to pay your water bill? The village offers an Automatic Utility Payment Plan as a convenient way to pay your
bill at no extra cost to you. We will automatically debit the amount of your
quarterly bill from your checking account on the due date of the bill. Applications are available online at
www.villlageoflansing.org or can be picked up at
the Municipal Center. Please call 708-895-7200 if you have any questions.
Yard Waste pickup will begin on April 1st through November 30th. All yard waste, including small branches, should be put in your toter with the green lid, or in brown paper yard waste bags. No yard waste will be picked up in plastic
bags or with trash mixed in. Additional toters are available
for only $12 a year. Call Public Works at 708-895-7190.
Phone Payments Now Accepted for Water Bill!
Yard Waste Pickup
The Village of Lansing is offering up to 4 free rain barrels through a partnership with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
Rain barrels are a type of green infrastructure that capture rainwater from your roof and save it for when you need it. By
keeping this water out of the sewer system, rain barrels can also help prevent sewer backups and basement overflows. You can use rain barrel water to wash your car, water your lawn and plants, or clean work boots and tools. Rain barrel water is naturally free of chlorine, lime, and calcium. The 55-gallon
drums are designed to go under the downspout of a
home.The barrels come in
four colors and include instructions on their
installation. Residents can NOW pick up applications in the Building Department at the municipal center at 3141 Ridge Road or fill them out and submit them online via our website.
The program has been incredibly successful in other communities. Rain barrels are free of charge for residents of Lansing.
Rain Barrel Program
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Two lansing Residents Recognized with Annual Award
2015 Senior of the Year Kenneth Hodge (right) with Unit Commander, Major Gary Sprigg.
2015 Cadet of the Year Carter Steinweg (right) with Unit Commander, Major Gary Sprigg.
On January 15th, Civil Air Patrol’s Thunder Composite Squadron members Carter Steinweg and Kenneth Hodge, both of Lansing, reached top awards at the annual Group 2 Military Ball held in Orland Park, IL. Each year, both a Cadet and an adult member are nominated by their Unit Commander for an award recognizing the top “Cadet of the Year” and “Senior Member of the Year” based on their achievements during the previous year.
Carter Steinweg was awarded the “Cadet of the Year” for Thunder Composite Squadron by his Unit Commander, Major Gary Sprigg. Steinweg, who joined in 2014, has served as an example for the other youth in the program. He has steadily
progressed through the program, participated in every training opportunity which has qualified him to be able to join in “search and rescue” missions for downed aircraft or missing persons and, most recently, assumed the duty position of First Sergeant.
Kenneth Hodge was awarded the “Senior Member of the Year” for Thunder Composite Squadron in recognition of his numerous contributions to the Unit since joining just last year. Hodge has taken the reins for recruiting for the Unit, established a fundraising program with Wreaths Across America and spear-headed creating a team for the annual CyberPatriot competition held nationwide by the Air Force Association. Under Hodge, the
team from Thunder Composite Squadron advanced to the State finals in its first year.
The Civil Air Patrol “Cadet Program,” one of three aspects of the organization, is geared at teaching today’s youth to be “leaders of tomorrow.” Adult members, like Hodge, help lay the foundation for the program and Cadet members, like Steinweg, not only learn from them but then use those skills to teach the new members that join the Unit.
Thunder Composite Squadron meets every Wednesday from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Heritage Middle School in Lansing with members from surrounding communities such as Lansing, Mokena, Lynwood, Dyer, Munster and Schererville.
Visible Music College with a home campus in Memphis Tennessee and its newest campus right here in Lansing has recently been recognized as one of the top 20 worship schools in the country! They offer three bachelor degree programs in music business, music production, and music performance. The goal is to equip aspiring Worship Leaders for effective service in the music industry and the Church. Christian musicians, producers, managers and industry professionals must be well developed equally in these three areas to find success in life, career and ministry. Congratulations to them on this significant recognition as they continue to become involved in all aspects of volunteerism in the Lansing community.
Visible music College Tennessee and lansing made Top 20 list for Worship Schools in the Country
Need a Job?
We at the Village Of Lansing are committed to helping our residents in any way possible. We look forward to growth for our community. Lansing is not just the place to live but also makes a great place to work. We are always looking for people to fill various positions not only at the Village but for businesses located in an around Lansing. Open positions are always posted on the Village website (www.villageoflansing.org). Please visit our website for details. Simply click on the How Do I Section and choose “See Job Openings”.
Story and Photos provided by Barb Buckner of Civil Air Patrol
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You may be familiar with our annual Community Clean-Up Day, but this year the Village of Lansing will also be helping residents with their own “clean-up”. In conjunction with the volunteer trash pickup that will be going on throughout the Village on April 30th, this will also mark our first Community Shred Day and Electronics Recycling Day.
Have you been wondering what to do with that old computer or television, and those boxes of old documents that contain private information? April 30th will be your chance to properly dispose of both at NO CHARGE! No need to call or register, just arrive at Village Hall between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon with your items!
Our document shredding event, sponsored by HOMEWOOD DISPOSAL, will allow residents to drop off up to 5 boxes of paper-based material to be securely shred. Your private information is properly safeguarded and documents will be shred on-site the day of the event.
The electronics recycling drop-off, sponsored by ALLIANCE DEMOLITION and in cooperation with VetTech.US, will offer residents the opportunity to dispose of small household electronic equipment that is no longer allowed in landfills. The e-waste collected by VetTech.US is used
in their free IT Training program for veterans. Your old electronics will help military veterans learn as they work toward their IT certifications.
Also, many of the items collected are refurbished and given to community and charitable organizations as well as families in need.
These FREE events are only available to Lansing residents. Residency will be verified by your current Village of Lansing sticker in the window of your vehicle. If you have any questions, please
feel free to call 708-895-7208 for more information.
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magazines• Noplasticormetalobjects• Limitof5boxespervehicle
E-RECYCLING ITEMS• Allcomputers,monitors,
keyboards,mice• Televisions,radios,stereos,
tapedecks,recordplayers• Smallappliancessuchas
toasters,blenders,vacuums• CD’s&DVD’s• Allbatteries,chargers,
cords&adapters• Phones,phonesystems,
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Mark your calendars! On Saturday, May 7, 2016, the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Village of Lansing, will kick off its 49th Annual Good Neighbor Day Parade! This year’s theme is “Hats Off To Lansing”.
The parade will kick off at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 7th at the corner of Ridge Road and Wentworth Avenue. Traveling west on Ridge Road to Torrence Avenue, the parade will turn north on Torrence. Another turn east at
179th Street will bring the parade to a finish at Lan-Oak park. Thanks to the Lansing Lions who will serve hot dogs and pop to Parade participants!
If your organization would like to have an
entry, applications are due in the Chamber office by Monday, May 2nd. You may drop off or mail the application to our new address at 18155 Roy Street Unit #2, Lansing IL 60438.
Parade participants will be treated to hot dogs and pop, courtesy of the Lansing Lions Club.
For more info, call the Chamber at 708-474-4170 or email Amy Todd at [email protected].
The Lansing Police Cadets are gearing up to host another Touch-A-Truck event on April 23rd.
Kids will get a chance to see and touch a variety of emergency, construction and other heavy equipment. There will also be K-9 demonstrations. Child car seat safety checks will also be available.
The event will be held at the Lansing Municipal Airport
Historic Ford Hangar on Glenwood-Lansing Road & Burnham Avenue from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an indoor/outdoor event that will be held rain or shine.
Admission costs $20 for a family pass and $5 for single admission. Children under the age of 1 are free. All proceeds go to funding the Lansing Police Cadets attending the 2016 Illinois State Law Enforcement Explorer’s Conference.
National Take Back DayApril 30, 2016
2016 Good Neighbor Day Parade may 7, 2016
Touch a TruckApril 23, 2016
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The Lansing Police Department will once again be a drop off location for expired medications on April 30th, 2016 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 2710 170th Street. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that
languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.
Turn in your unused or expired medication forsafe disposal
The Lansing Business Women’s Association, in cooperation with LARC is cutting and sorting coupons for our military families overseas. The coupons can be used 6 months past the expiration date at their commissary. Join the group on the first Monday of every month at the Lansing Public Library in the Community Room. They meet 9:30 a.m. - noon and 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Bring your scissors and any coupons you may have. Many thanks to our friends from LARC that sort and pack coupons. Coupons may be dropped off at the Lansing Village Hall, Lansing Library, or LARC. The Lansing Business Women’s Association is accepting donations to cover the postage cost for mailing coupons. Donations are tax deductible and can be sent to: Lansing Business Women’s Association, P.O. Box 232, Lansing, IL 60438.
Questions call Erin Meegan-Polanski at (708) 567-2500 or by email at [email protected]
Save Your Coupons for Military Families
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Mayor Abbott has proclaimed that April 8, 2015 is Lansing Fallen Heroes Memorial Day and calls upon all citizens to recognize and remember the sacrifices of Officer Kenneth Novak, Jr., LCPL Philip J. Martini, and all those lost in the line of duty protecting the citizens of Lansing and of our country.
Lansing Fallen HeroesMemorial Day
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The seventh Annual Lansing Roundball Classic was a huge success.
The tournament highlighted fifth-grade boys basketball teams from several area schools and also features a fifth-grade girls Hot Shot Contest conducted during halftime of each game.
The Roundball Classic was created as a way to bring the community together through friendly competition and cooperation between the schools. It involves volunteer hours from several Lansing organizations working the concession area. All proceeds from the tournament are donated to Lansing-based charities.
The entire tournament takes place at Memorial Junior High School, with six participating schools — Oak Glen, Reavis,
Coolidge, Lansing Christian, Heritage, and St. Paul of Munster all competing for the championship and coveted traveling trophy. This year’s championship game pitted St. Paul vs. Coolidge in the championship game which went down to the wire and St. Paul won 26-25! “It was the most competitive game I have ever seen for 5th grade basketball and a testament to these kids” said, Rick Seymour. The 5th Grade hotshot winner this year was Brianna Hill from Oak Glen who set a Hot Shot record by making a shot from every spot on the court including half court! The School Spirit Award was won by Coolidge this year as well.
Each school conducted a food drive and compete to see
which school could bring in the most food for the can food drive. St. Ann’s won this year’s contest by bringing in an average of 8 cans per student enrolled at the school! The total cans collected were 6,430 for all schools! All non-perishable items donated went to the Lansing Food Pantry, which serves those in need in the community of Lansing. Several
local charities also received financial donations from the efforts of the tournament which accounted for nearly $5,200. A big thank you goes to Sally Reynolds and Rick Seymour, the organizers of the event and also all the sponsors, youth, schools and families that were involved to make this year’s event so incredible!
7th Annual Roundball Classic Tournament!
Roundball Classic 2016 Participants
Brianna Hill, Sally Reynolds and Micaela Thomas
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On Wednesday January 27, 2016 Helping Our Minors Excel (H.O.M.E.) held its first Community Dodge Ball Tournament at TF South High School. There were teams from the Lansing Police Department, Lansing Fire Department and staff & student teams from TF South, Memorial Jr. High School, Oak Glen Elementary and Reavis Elementary School. This year’s Tournament Champions were the staff team from TF South. This was another great example of the Lansing community partnering together.
Many residents and people who came to watch the tournament felt invigorated to see the First Responders, school staff and students competing in a fun-filled family
atmosphere. Because of the success of this year’s
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Know the Facts about Flooding
lansing Public library migrates to SWAN
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States.
Unfortunately, not everyone is aware of their flood risk and how to prepare for a flood.
This checklist provides useful information on how to financially prepare before a flood event.
Review your current insurance policies to see if coverage is provided for flood damage to your home and its contents.
Most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage, so be sure to purchase flood insurance to cover both your property and contents.
Ensure that medical and financial records—including your insurance policy— are in a waterproof container and store
additional copies in a separate secure location.
Create a contact card small enough
to put in a wallet with important names and
numbers to use in case of an emergency.
Establish a disaster procedure and family communications plan to
share with your family members.
SWAN is a shared library catalog that lists the holding of all 79 member libraries.
The Lansing Public Library is pleased to announce that on April 19, 2016 they will be re-joining all the area libraries in the SWAN consortium. SWAN is a shared library catalog that lists the holding of all 79 member libraries. Lansing residents will
no longer need to search two catalogs to see what they and the other area libraries own. This was all made possible with a generous grant from RAILS (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) to foster sharing of materials. Lansing Public Library was a founding member of SWAN and is thrilled to be returning to SWAN!
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The Lansing Fire Department is accepting applications for Paid on Call Firefighters. Applicants must be 21 years of age and residents of the Village of Lansing. Applications can be picked up at Lansing Fire Department station #3, 19300 Burnham Ave. Monday thru Friday between 8am and 4pm. For further information interested individuals may inquire at fire station #3 Monday thru Friday between 8am and 4pm or call the station at 708-895-7400. *In our last issue a picture was included that showed several of our full-time union firefighters bringing donations to the local pantry. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
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Local Business Snapshot
Public open House for Foxe Pointe Plaza Proposal
First National Bank of Illinois Ribbon Cutting
Gil Rynberk, First National Bank of Illinois President, Paul R. Slade, First National Bank of Illinois Chairman
and CEO, and Mayor Norm Abbott.
Lansing residents and businesses are invited to a public open house to review the concept plan for the proposed Fox Pointe Plaza in downtown Lansing. The architects and Village staff will be in attendance to present the plan and receive your feedback. Please stop by and take part in this important process!
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Ridge-Torrence intersection Renovation will begin in April and entend thru November!
Bedtime Story Night march 9th at Glen oak School Lansing
Firefighters at Work
Above Detective Chuck Weeden and Assistant Supervisor of Communications Donna Bergstrom.
Left, Chief Murrin during Bedtime Story Night.
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Cycle of sufferingAccording to the Centers for Disease Control,28 million adults are diagnosed annually withchronic sinusitis, resulting in 12 million visitsto the doctor. Physicians treat the symptoms– headache, sinus pressure, facial pain,congestion, sore throat, fatigue – withantibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines.Patients find temporary relief. After a shortreprieve the symptoms return, resulting inanother visit to the clinic and pharmacy.
Revolutionary treatmentAccording to Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, a boardcertified Ear, Nose, and Throat specialistat CarePointe Sinus Center, many of thosesuffering from chronic sinusitis are effectivelytreated with a new office procedure that resultsin lasting relief without the discomfort and riskof major surgery.
“Balloon sinuplasty is a breakthroughprocedure that relieves the pain andpressure associated with chronic sinusitis,”Dr. Cherukuri told the Times. “For selectcandidates, sinuplasty can result in long termrelief. Since it is done in-office, the patientavoids the anesthesia, risks, and downtime oftraditional sinus surgery.”
Minimally invasiveNew patients provide their medical history, andthen receive a thorough examination of thenasal and sinus cavities. Based on the results,a CT scan may be ordered to complete theworkup.
Many patients experience a narrowing of thepathway into the maxillary sinus, while otherssuffer from blockage in the frontal sinus. Bothproblems are treated with a balloon probe thatopens the area without tearing the mucosa.
Fast resultsThe balloon sinuplasty is performed in theoffice under a local anesthetic. That reducesthe risk for patients who have adversereactions to anesthesia.
Post-operative bleeding, pain, and recoverytime are minimal.
“Most patients return to normal activities inone or two days,” Dr. Cherukuri said.
Compared to the ten-day recovery period fromnormal sinus surgery, the difference is nothingshort of revolutionary.
Dr. Cherukuri added that patients do not havethe discomfort of nasal packing.
“Traditional surgery results in nasal packingup to seven days,” he said. “Patients have acertain amount of discomfort from the packing,and the removal process.”
Balloon sinuplasty opens the nasal cavities andallows them to heal properly, eliminating therecurrent infections.
Covered by InsuranceTo date, over 160,000 patients have been treatedsafely and successfully with balloon sinuplasty.Ninety-five percent of patients surveyed weresatisfied with the procedure. Medicare andmost insurances cover the procedure.
“Our patients have been very happy,” he said.“Balloon sinuplasty is not for everyone. But forthose who are good candidates, the results aresignificant and permanent.”
Those suffering from chronic sinusitis nowhave an alternative to the cycle of symptomatictreatment that results in frustration.
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New non-surgicaltreatment bringslasting relief tosinus sufferersBob MoulesongTimes Correspondent
Balloon Sinuplasty safely and effectively dilatessinus openings, resulting in relief from sinussymptoms.
Step 1A soft, flexible guidewire is inserted into theblocked sinus.
Step 2The balloon is advanced over the guidewire andis inflated to gently expand the sinus opening.
Step 3The balloon is removed, leaving the sinus open.
What is Balloon Sinuplasty?
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