Jennifer Yos
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Jennifer Yos grew up on Walter Street in Lansing with nine siblings. She attended St. Ann’s School and T.F. South, and she earned a BA in the Teaching of English from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and a MS in Education: Curriculum and Instruction from the University of St. Francis, Joliet. For 34 years she taught English, as well as Creative Writing and Drama, at Lincoln-Way High School. She dabbled in freelance journalism for the Joliet Herald News Living section. Now retired, Jennifer appreciates the opportunity to write for The Lansing Journal and is uplifted by the variety of positive people she has already met who are making a difference in Lansing.
‘Grandma Harry’ to compete on Joanna Gaines’ Silos Baking Competition
Lansing native Harry Biewalski will appear in the Silos Baking Competition show after a long process of baking and applying...
NASA accepts science experiment from Unity Christian Academy student team
Experiment scheduled to launch May 7
By Jennifer Yos
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 5, 2023) – On January 12, 2023, a team of science students from Unity Christian Academy in South Holland received a notification from NASA. They were one of 60 winning teams whose flight-test experiment proposals were accepted for...
Eagle Scouts and service projects: a 65-year legacy of Lansing BSA Troop 276
Above: From left — In August of 2021, Lou Gray, Ciaran Polanski, Charlie Gray, Ted Gray, Paul Kolarczyk, Chris Jacobson, Liam Polanski, Max Pastore, Joseph Boiquaye, Louie Pastore, and Seamus Polanski from Lansing Boy Scout Troop 276 participated in a 50-mile hike through New Mexico mountains. Several of these...
A hidden holiday treasure – Festival of Lights now open to the public
Lansing Historical Society's annual holiday tradition returns to the lower level of the Lansing Library
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (November 29, 2022) – Looking for an extra special holiday activity? One that is local, family-friendly, inclusive of diverse cultures, and reminiscent of the holiday spirit of both past and present?
Festival...
What is causing that expressway sound? And will it end?
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (September 18, 2022) – Lansing residents who live close to the I-80/94 expressway (aka Frank Borman, Kingery, Tri-State) are familiar with traffic sounds — even with sound barrier walls in place — but last week a new thundering sound made its debut that has many...
Losing the Queen, remembering Mom: A personal reflection on Queen Elizabeth’s death
Local Voices
Jennifer Yos
Our dear Mom — who passed away in April of 2019 at the age of 97 – was and remained a loyal British citizen all her long life, even after moving to America as a war bride in 1948 at the age of 27 and living here...
Mexico en el Corazón touches hearts in Lansing
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (September 6, 2022) – On Saturday I had the privilege and pleasure of experiencing Mexico en el Corazón performed live in the Henry Hertz Auditorium at TF South High School. The Lansing Journal reporter originally scheduled to attend and cover the event had a last-minute...
Lansing Police Department hosts 2022 National Night Out at Fox Pointe
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (August 4, 2022) – The first Tuesday of every August, police departments throughout the nation host National Night Out events in an effort to improve police and community relations for crime prevention. The Lansing Police Department, with the help of several volunteers and the donations...
Lansing resident Elizabeth Gerald to be presented Presidential LIfetime Achievement Award
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2022) - Lansing resident Elizabeth Gerald received word from The White House this past spring that she will be presented the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award on September 30, 2022, for her work as founder and CEO of the nonprofit Marcie Jonea Gerald (MJG)...
Happy trails – Lansing enjoys two bike paths as summer returns
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2022) – Summer days are here at last and Lansing bicycle riders are fortunate to have two separate trail options for their riding enjoyment — The Pennsy Greenway Rail Trail and the Thorn Creek Trail. Soon, the Village hopes to add another, as...