Josh Bootsma

Village Voice Party, Lansing, Illinois by Josh Bootsma Experience Saad Abbasy has called Lansing home his whole life—from playing in the Old Timer’s League at a young age, to graduating from TF South, to buying a house in Lansing and raising two young children with his wife Lindsey.Abbasy first got involved...

Gary Richardson is willing to roll up his sleeves or put on his coat to help Lansing citizens By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2019) – As midnight drew near on Sunday, January 27, Gary Richardson couldn’t sleep. Snowfall had started in Lansing, and he knew by the time the...

Visit treasurer website to see if you're entitled to a refund By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 26, 2019) – The Cook County Treasurer’s office has announced that automatic property tax refunds of $8.3 million will go to nearly 30,000 homeowners—with no application required.Calling it a “late Christmas present for homeowners” the...

Moving to Lansing will "take us to the next level," says owner By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 16, 2019) – Jump N’ Jam Playland, an indoor inflatable party facility, plans to move from Calumet City to Lansing in the coming months, taking over the space currently occupied by America’s Kids...

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 share some highlights chosen by different members of The Lansing Journal writing team.Josh Bootsma is the newest member of the...

Introductions, thoughtful discussion, and public comments mark promising start LANSING, Ill (December 20, 2018) – Lansing’s Human Relations Commission met at the Lansing Public Library for the first time Thursday night, where they will be meeting every third Thursday of each month. Commissioner introductions, practical discussions, an Open Meetings Act presentation, and...

Middle school rivalry is alive and well By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 20, 2018) – The gym at Memorial Junior High School was rocking on Monday afternoon as the Memorial Mustangs faced off against the Heritage Middle School Nationals in their annual crosstown basketball match-up. The Background Despite being the only two middle schools...

Christian men's choir spreads joy through song By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 16, 2018) – Over 200 people flocked to Thorn Creek Reformed Church in South Holland Saturday night to hear the Men of A-Chord present their annual Christmas concert.Formally titled "A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for...

Local talent now also available to surrounding communities by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2018) - In today’s world, video is an effective way to spread ideas and information among communities. But many villages and towns across the country do not have the desire, expertise, and opportunity to create compelling...

Annual holiday event warms hearts on cold evening by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2018) - The frigid temperatures made Wednesday evening feel more Christmas-y than the previous Saturday's rainstorms would have, and approximately 200 people showed up on the Santa House campus to participate in the festivities that had...