Saturday local roundup for Lansing

As Super Bowl weekend gets underway, Lansing is seeing stepped-up traffic enforcement, fresh investments in local schools, and a new video update that recaps the week’s biggest stories.

Safety first on Super Bowl weekend

The Lansing Police Department is joining statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns through early Monday, with extra patrols planned on local roads and nearby interstates.

Police are reminding residents to plan ahead for a sober ride, noting that even a small amount of alcohol, cannabis, or certain medications can slow reaction time and put others at risk. The message is simple: line up a designated driver, use a ride-hailing service, or stay put rather than risk an impaired driving arrest or serious crash.

District 215 backs Chromebooks and roof work

Thornton Fractional High School District 215, which serves students in Lansing and surrounding communities, approved the purchase of 825 Dell Chromebooks at its January 27 meeting. The $300,300 order replaces a previous model that was no longer available, trading a bit of memory for a similar device at a lower overall price.

Board members also signed off on major building work: an $845,000 contract to replace rooftop units at TF South in Lansing and a $1.17 million roofing project at TF North in Calumet City, both slated for completion by the end of summer. A recent finance report showed the district holding about $45 million in cash across all funds, helping support these long-term projects.

The same meeting included approval of a 10-day student trip to Spain over spring break 2027 and public comments from families pressing the district to communicate more clearly about criminal charges filed against two former wrestling coaches and math teachers.

Quick video recap and community health

A new weekly video update from a local news outlet offers residents a short rundown of recent stories, including the Super Bowl traffic safety push and ongoing concerns around transparency at District 215. It is designed as a fast way to catch up on Lansing headlines heading into the weekend.

Looking ahead, the Lansing Fire Department is continuing its free monthly health screenings at the Lansing Municipal Center on Ridge Road, with checks for blood pressure and blood sugar scheduled on the second Friday of each month. The events are open to residents and non-residents alike, with no appointment needed.

Sources

• https://thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/05/lansing-police-department-others-urge-sober-driving-super-bowl-weekend/
• https://thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/06/thornton-fractional-district-215-board-purchases-chromebooks-oks-roof-projects/
• https://thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/06/video-the-lansing-journal-weekly-update-feb-6-2026/
• https://thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/03/thornton-fractional-district-215-criticized-for-lack-of-communication-after-coaches-arrests/
• https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/aaron-andre-richmond-twin-brothers-charged-sexual-assault-thornton-fractional-students/
• https://www.indiana105.com/2026/01/07/17019/