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.
Lansing family holds birthday party in Oak Glen Cemetery
"Lest we forget"—Happy Birthday, Uncle Ervie
by Jennifer YosNote: An earlier version of this story included incomplete information about the Diekelman family’s history in Lansing. We are grateful to readers who made us aware of the Diekelmans' role in Thornton history, prompting us to get more information from the family.LANSING,...
How taxpayers can voice questions about proposed Village Budget
Village staff and elected officials provide answers
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (July 11, 2019) - By now most Lansing homeowners have received their 2018 Second Installment Property Tax Bill, and if they examine the Taxing District Breakdown, they can see that 16.96% of their total tax payment is allocated to...
Youth Center’s YES Club hosts shoe drive as service project
by Jennifer YosLANSING, Ill. (June 30, 2019) - Parents familiar with the Patti Leach Youth Center at 18123 Burnham Avenue know the facility offers a variety of fun social activities, recreational equipment, and comfortable spaces that appeal to grades 6 to 12. But the Center also offers its members...
Volunteers continue showing Love for Lansing
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (June 25, 2019) - Love for Lansing volunteers Red Murrin and Trustee Jerry Zeldenrust take advantage of a sunny Tuesday afternoon to work on rebuilding a Lansing resident’s side porch. Love for Lansing is a ministry of First Church PCA that helps Lansing residents with...
Lansing Public Library hosts 2019 Block Party
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (June 8, 2019) - On Friday, June 7, the Lansing Public Library kicked off summer with its popular annual Block Party, hosted on its own beautiful and sprawling front lawn and extending onto Indiana Avenue. The evening event enjoyed perfect June temperatures and drew a...
Vehicle sticker late fees help fund road repairs
But residents can avoid fees by purchasing stickers before June 30
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (May 29, 2019) - Stickers are required for all residents’ vehicles that run on Lansing streets and highways, including vehicles that are not currently in use and are stored within the Village of Lansing. Leased...
Lansing Fire Department administration receives approval for reorganization
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (May 29, 2019) - At the May 7, 2019, Village Board meeting, Firefighter John Grady was sworn in as the Lansing Fire Department’s second Deputy Chief, returning to a fire department administration that includes two assistants to the chief. Deputy Chief Mike Templeman currently serves...
Fox Pointe 2019 events (updated May 2019)
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (May 19, 2019) - A few concerts have been added since this story originally posted in April. The current complete schedule is listed below:
Wednesday Concert Series
All programs in the Wednesday Concert Series are free admission. Concerts are scheduled from 7:00–9:30pm on the following Wednesdays.
May 29:...
Mark your calendars: Fox Pointe 2019 events
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2019) - No need to drive into the city this summer—Lansing’s premier venue, Fox Pointe, presents a 2019 concert and festival lineup that offers a variety of food, drink, music, and entertainment options.Wednesday Concert Series
All programs in the Wednesday Concert Series are free...
2019 Street Resurfacing Program: plans are underway
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2019) - At the March 19 Village Board meeting, Trustee Mike Skrbina reported on plans for Lansing’s 2019 Street Resurfacing Program. The following streets made the list for resurfacing this year:Adams Street from Burnham Avenue to Henry St.
181st Street from School Street to...