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."
Village of Lansing Flag is a nod to nation’s flag and Lansing’s history
Lansing's stars and stripes were unfurled in 2008, and point to national pride and local history
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (July 3, 2021) – In early 2008, Lansing's current mayor Patty Eidam was a village trustee and also vice president of the Lansing Historical Society. When attending meetings and events...
Final COVID Catch-up: Eight months in and looking ahead
A pandemic that has affected everyone differently means everyone's "new normal" is different as well.
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. This column is the final in the series, which...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: The pandemic has altered eating and dining habits
Food service is different now. Kindness and patience go a long way.
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: There’s comfort knowing you’re not alone
A COVID community has become important for Carrie Steinweg
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last week's column is...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: COVID has altered shopping and spending habits
Curbside pick-up and home delivery are new normals for Carrie Steinweg
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last week's...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: Riding the rollercoaster of improvement
"Feeling better" is an elusive state of being for Carrie Steinweg right now
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups....
This week’s COVID Catch-up: Chilling out – but not in a good way
COVID can bring chills, sweats, and a change in sensitivity to temperature
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: What’s that smell?
Sense of smell can be absent, distorted after COVID
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last week's column is...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: COVID fatigue is no joke
Carrie Steinweg is tired all over again after vaccine
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last week's column is...
This week’s COVID Catch-up: Living in a fog
The "brain fog" is real
COVID Catch-up is a weekly column featuring Lansing Journal journalist Carrie Steinweg's personal experience with COVID-19 and things she learned from others who shared their experiences. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any COVID Catch-ups. Last week's column is available here.
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING,...