Video: Where do story ideas come from?

by Josh Bootsma

LANSING, Ill. (February 11, 2022) – Every article in The Lansing Journal started with an idea. In this week’s video, Melanie and Josh discuss the many different ways The Lansing Journal gathers ideas for stories:

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Melanie mentions last year’s Chamber Wine Walk.

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Marlene Cook’s January story:

• Lansing history: The fire at First Reformed Church (January 24, 2022)

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Subscribers won’t miss the story about the historic Lansing house Melanie mentions. Subscribe here.

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View our education category here. View our local government category here.

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Some stories we’ve written about One Trick Pony in the past:

• One Trick Pony to open location on Ridge Road (September 3, 2018)
• One Trick Pony gives update on Ridge Road location (August 24, 2019)
• One Trick Pony to bring Lansing’s first gastropub to Ridge Road (June 6, 2020)

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View our weather category below:

• Weather

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View the weather-related photos Melanie mentions in the posts below:

• Friday: Wet snow overnight (February 11, 2022)
• Thursday: Watch for icy spots (February 10, 2022)

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