Carrie Steinweg
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Carrie Steinweg is a freelance writer, photographer, author, and food and travel blogger who has lived in Lansing for 27 years. She most enjoys writing about food, people, history, and baseball. Her favorite Lansing Journal articles that she has written are: "Lan Oak Lanes attracts film crew," "Why Millennials are choosing Lansing," "Curtis Granderson returns home to give back," "The Cubs, the World Series, fandom, and family," and "Lansing's One Trick Pony Brewery: a craft beer oasis."
Enrollment drive underway at St. John Lutheran School
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 28, 2019) - St. John Lutheran School continues this year in celebrating the school’s 125th anniversary, culminating with an end-of-the-year gala on April 28 at the Serbian Social Center. Two community events are also coming up that will serve as Open House events for...
Heritage Middle School students compete in Science Fair
Next stop: Area Science Fair; then Regional Science Fair
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 14, 2019) - In early February, 23 students in grades 6–8 won recognition at the Heritage Middle School Science Fair.In alphabetical order, the winners pictured above are:Nancy Bob-Nwojo
Jorge Campos
Stephen Curry Jr
Taniya Ell-Bailey
Fatima Garcia
Luis Hernandez
Camryn...
Long-time Valentines: Jim and JoAnn Kijewski to celebrate 60 years
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 2019) - JoAnn Hosta and Jim Kijewski met on a blind date at a school dance at Illinois State University in Normal more than six decades ago. “In those days they had matchmakers,” said Jim. “Someone would get 10 guys together and then match...
Hungry for Hispanic cuisine?
Lansing has many options—from markets to sit-down eateries
by Carrie Steinweg
Note: This is the first of a two-part series highlighting Hispanic food establishments in Lansing, Illinois.LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2019) - In recent years Lansing has seen a sharp increase in its Hispanic population, and that is reflected in the...
Sharing space with coyotes
Tips and tidbits about these intelligent creatures
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 2019) - You may notice more critters in your yard this time of year scouring for food. This is also a time of year when you may be more likely to spot coyotes in Lansing and the surrounding...
Friendship and charity draw knitters, crocheters to weekly group
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 6, 2019) - If you thought knitting circles were a thing of the past, you need to stop by the Lansing Public Library when the Purls of Wisdom group gets together. Organized by a former library employee, the group has gathered weekly for years...
16 years at the keyboards
Glenn Tallar entertains diners at Beggars Pizza
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 3, 2019) - In a building on Ridge Road that originated as a movie theatre and is now a pizzeria, live music is provided two nights a week. The musical entertainment isn’t a live band or a vocalist...
St. John Lutheran School holds alumni games to celebrate 125th anniversary
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 3, 2019) - Lansing’s oldest school was founded the same year that Lansing became a village—125 years ago. St. John Lutheran School has served many families over the decades, and some of the school’s past students gathered on Sunday, December 30, 2018, in the...
2018 highlights—History, sports, and Millennials
2018 was a big year in Lansing, and The Lansing Journal recorded hundreds of stories. In these last days of 2018 and the opening days of 2019, we'll share some highlights chosen by different members of The Lansing Journal writing team. Carrie Steinweg is a freelance writer, photographer, author,...
Visible Music College performs Christmas concert for Lansing community
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2018) - Visible Music College held their annual Christmas concert on December 7 at Living Word Church to a large crowd eager to hear holiday tunes. The crowd was treated to several classics as well as original material from students. The concert included...