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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.
Signage requests from Eisenhower Center and new Tru Hotel – Planning and Zoning agenda 10/26/22
LANSING, Ill. (October 22, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Greco Nut & Candy’s Renee Ryan celebrates 40 years of satisfying sweet tooths
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (October 22, 2022) – A staple among Lansing’s diverse shopping options is Greco Nut & Candy, and one of Greco’s...
Video: From plain to perfection – decorating fall desserts at Calumet Bakery
20-year decorator Lucy demonstrates with festive frosting
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 14, 2022) – The fall season is in full swing at Calumet Bakery,...
Honey Berry Cafe plans 2023 opening in Bakers Square building
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 11, 2022) – 3545 Ridge Road has sat vacant since Bakers Square abruptly shuttered in January of 2020. Now,...
Local Sierra Club hosts program on Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
October 10, 7:15 p.m.
Information provided by the Sauk-Calumet Group of the Sierra Club
FRANKFORT, Ill. (October 9, 2022) – The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Sierra...
Video: Visiting the owner – and specter? – of Lynnie Ques Bar & Grill
Why you'll never hear a balloon pop at Lynnie Ques—
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 7, 2022) – Lynnie Ques is one of Lansing's many...
La Voûte: Homewood’s boutique hotel features French bistro
Chef Burt presents midwest fare with French essence
By Carrie Steinweg
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (October 6, 2022) – La Voûte Bistro + Bar is a south suburban...
Bubble tea and ‘a little mellow feeling’ both available at newly opened Starbuds Canna Cafe
Ridge Road cafe only sells products under the legal limit of THC, says owner Ruchit PatelBy Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 3, 2022) – A...
Fitness, smoothies, and massages; new gas station on Torrence – Planning and Zoning agenda 9/28/22
BYOP Fitness and Sav-A-Stop on the agenda
LANSING, Ill. (September 25, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The...
Video: Now open – GiGi Willikers Hoagies and Wings
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 23, 2022) – This week's video brought Melanie and Josh to a business that recently opened on the north...
Video: Walmart cuts ribbon on remodel, new services
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 9, 2022) – The Lansing Journal spent Friday morning at Walmart this week as the large retail store celebrated...
Lansing-based Glad Earth Composting offers subscription-based composting services
“Making the earth glad one bucket of kitchen scraps at a time"
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (September 5, 2022) – Lansing resident Adam Barker is...
Thirty victories for workers’ rights won by organized labor
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By Andrew Lisa
Today, American workers have...
Illinois seeking temporary help for snow removal in winter months
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 1, 2022) — The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to...
J’dejean Fashion Cafe cuts ribbon on downtown Ridge Road storefront
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 17, 2022) – There's a new cafe on Ridge Road, but it's not for food. It's for fashion.Owner Joi...