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🌱 How a former pharmacy became Lansing’s beloved Calumet Bakery hub

Lansing, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Lansing! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a former pharmacy became Lansing’s beloved Calumet Bakery hub
  • What school upgrades are coming to Lansing District 158 buildings?

Also on today's calendar: Diabetes Awareness Seminar and Health Fair and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Illinois election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Vote by mail or absentee | Early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 63 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, breezy and very warm, temps: high: 73, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Rain tapering off, with a high of 65 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lansing History: Third-generation baker brings the family business — Calumet Bakery — to Lansing (thelansingjournal.org) — Calumet Bakery’s Lansing location on Torrence Avenue has become a thriving, third-generation family business drawing customers daily for donuts, cakes, and coffee. A local history buff traces how the building evolved from Hotz and Fagen pharmacies into today’s busy bakery, highlighting the investments and renovations that turned a bare cinder-block structure into a popular neighborhood destination.
   

• Lansing SD 158 looks at security enhancements, gym floor replacements (thelansingjournal.org) — Lansing School District 158 is moving ahead with security upgrades at Coolidge Elementary’s main office and planning costly new gym floors at three elementary schools. Committee members also reviewed aging HVAC units at Memorial Junior High, walkway repairs, door security updates, and parking changes, outlining facility decisions that will shape daily life for Lansing students and staff.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday November 2
  • Guitar Ensemble →
    Robin's Nest Music, 585 North Williams St., Thornton
    5:00 pm
  • Election Day/Legal School Holiday
    BLOOM TWP HSD 206 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday November 3
  • School Improvement →
    Brookwood 167, 201 Glenwood-Dyer Rd, Glenwood
    11:30 am
    • Wednesday November 4
  • Schrum GBB @ Lincoln
    Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 Calumet City, IL 60409
    4:15 pm

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  • There is road construction on I-290 E reported at...
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    There is a lane closed on I-294 S reported at 12:30 AM. "I-294 Southbound - ROADWORK - at 55th St - MP 25.4 - 3 right lanes blocked of 4" (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • 'Tragic Accident': Drivers Who Hit Man On Harlem Avenue Remained On Scene, Cooperated With Police (patch.com)

Ok Lansing! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" — Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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