Village of Lansing

08/31/2026

On Monday, August 31, teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS), the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and U.S. Small Business Administration, will be in Lansing assessing damage from the August 11 storm.

These door-to-door assessments help state and federal officials understand the extent of the damage and determine whether Cook County may qualify for federal disaster assistance.

Teams will:
•Carry official identification.
•Never ask for money or payment.
•Conduct exterior assessments only. They will not enter your home.

If you see an assessment team in your neighborhood, please feel free to speak with them about the damage your property experienced.

Please note: Not every home or business that reported damage will receive a visit. If you do not receive a visit, it will not affect your ability to seek assistance if additional programs become available.

See Cook County's Press Release here: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/news/agencies-conduct-joint-preliminary-damage-assessments-aug-11-12-storms

08/31/2026

Why is the Historic Ford Hangar such a big deal architecturally? Find out from one of the world's foremost Kahn experts, Chris Meister - and then buy your Gala tickets to discover the Hangar's future!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zE6orIfHP0

AIA Chicago Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation Chicago Southland Landmarks Illinois

08/28/2026

Free storm relief buckets will be available for Lansing residents this Saturday.

Lions Clubs International Foundation and Lions District 1-A will distribute approximately 100 emergency cleaning supply buckets to Lansing residents impacted by the August 11 tornado.

Distribution begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29, at the Ford Hangar, 3239 Glenwood Lansing Road.

PLEASE NOTE: A valid 2026 Lansing Village vehicle sticker is required to receive a bucket. Vehicles will be checked for valid stickers before entering the distribution area.

Buckets are free and available while supplies last. Approximately 100 buckets will be available.

08/28/2026

The Lansing Police Department, the South Suburban Humane Society, and Cook County are partnering to host a free Drive-Through Canine Vaccine & Microchip Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The clinic will take place in the parking lot of Bethel Church, 3500 Glenwood Lansing Road, allowing residents to remain in their vehicles while their dogs receive services.

The first 250 eligible dogs will receive free microchips, rabies vaccinations, and distemper vaccinations. Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old to receive the distemper vaccine and 16 weeks old to receive the one-year rabies vaccine.

The clinic is open to Cook County residents and is limited to canines only.

08/27/2026

In 1937, Henry Ford was abandoning the Hammond (now Lansing) Airport and was planning on destroying the Hangar.
Cue heroic music!
Guy Amick offered Ford $250 a month to lease 100 acres and keep the airport open and preserve the Hangar.
Thankfully, Ford accepted and a masterpiece of architectural innovation was saved!
Landmarks Illinois

08/27/2026

On August 8, the Village of Lansing celebrated the official ribbon cutting for Sky Zone Lansing!

Mayor Brian Hardy and village officials joined the Sky Zone team to mark the occasion and officially welcome them to Lansing.

We’re excited to see another business invest in our community and bring a new place for families and friends to have fun right here in Lansing.

Congratulations to the Sky Zone Lansing team!

08/27/2026

Residents impacted by the August 11 tornadoes and storms are invited to visit the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) at the Homewood Auditorium, 2010 Chestnut Road in Homewood, from Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30.

Representatives from numerous agencies and organizations will be available to assist with SNAP/EBT replacement for food loss, debris removal, food and water, disaster recovery needs and connections to additional community resources. Team Rubicon will also be on-site to assist residents and collect information from those in need of debris removal support.

Hours:
•Thursday, August 27 & Friday, August 28: 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
•Saturday, August 29 & Sunday, August 30: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

If you or someone you know was impacted by the recent storms, stop by to learn more about the resources and assistance available to help with recovery.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

Calling all classic Ford owners!

As part of the Ford Hangar Centennial Expo & Aviation Showcase, we’re looking for vintage Ford automobiles from the 1920s through the 1940s to be part of a special curated indoor exhibition at the historic Ford Hangar.

The exhibition will take place Saturday, September 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ford Hangar.

Have a vintage Ford you’d like to display? Submit an application at the link below for consideration. All vehicles must be approved for inclusion in the exhibition.

Learn more and apply: https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=9467&srsltid=AfmBOopgpOi8drK1XLMUk5nEiGUmG-XKawc-yQ6mY670MaiZjsJnQytU