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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
After over 40 years, Greco Nut & Candy relocates from Lansing to Schererville
The Village of Lansing is losing some of its sweetness with the announcement that Greco Nut & Candy is relocating...
Video: Cheesecake Ice Cream, Mangonada, and other specialty flavors for National Ice Cream Day
If you're ready to expand beyond vanilla, chocolate, and mint chocolate chip — three popular flavors in the 45+ age group — Lansing's La Michoacana Compi can introduce you to a new way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Greenway Bikehouse relocates to former Waters Edge building
"Right now all my inventory is crammed together," said Greenway Bikehouse owner Cam Harvey, shown here in the main room of his new space. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma)
Lansing Fire Department schedules test for new hires
The Village of Lansing Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is seeking new Lansing firefighters/paramedics...
From horses to motorcycles – Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home prioritizes personalization
The appearance of a horse at a memorial service was the most recent example of the kind of personalized attention that Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home provides the families they serve...
Pandemic-caused ‘cocktails to go’ law extended into 2028
An extension of the pandemic-era bill permits carryout and delivery of cocktails and glasses of wine until 2028...
Construction begins on Torrence Taco Bell
Construction work has begun on Taco Bell, located at 17943 Torrence Avenue in Lansing. The project's estimated completion date is...
Live entertainment and outdoor dining for Rhoyal Bistro – Planning and Zoning agenda 6/28/23
Lansing's Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed on Wednesdays to determine how to apply Lansing's zoning ordinances...
New Lansing business licenses awarded in April and May 2023
The following is a list of new business licenses awarded in the Village of Lansing in April and May of 2023...
Auto industry recovering slowly from pandemic
Phillips Chevrolet of Lansing has 92 new vehicles, and they’re not the only ones in the auto industry with numbers on the rise...
Barber Kent McCarthy retires after many good years in Lansing
After 60 years in the trade, Barber Kent McCarthy is retiring and putting his Lansing business — Kent’s Barber Shop — up for sale...
Video: Tune-up tips for casual bike owners
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2023) - Whether you have been riding a bike since childhood or you became an enthusiast during the pandemic, proper bike...
Drive-thru and parking for Chipotle on Torrence – Planning and Zoning agenda 5/24/23
The upcoming Torrence Chipotle's drive-thru and landscaping are among the topics at Wednesday's Planning and Zoning meeting...
Here’s the scoop on Journal Java Chip ice cream
LANSING, Ill. (May 16, 2023) – Early reviews of The Lansing Journal's namesake ice cream flavor at...
Special use for Eagle Academy electronic sign – Planning and Zoning agenda 5/10/23
LANSING, Ill. (May 9, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...