Josh Bootsma
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Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.
Pair of South Holland events to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend
Two free events will honor the memory and ideology of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in South Holland this weekend...
National Weather Service issues Winter Storm Watch through noon on Saturday
Winter Storm Watch issued until January 13 at 12:00...
10 days left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for September storms
January 19 is the final day for Cook County residents to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA for storms and flooding...
Video: The best video moments of 2023
We've settled for 8-12 seconds of our favorite video clips from 2023 ...
District 158 School Board Agenda 12/20/23
The District 158 Board meets on the third Wednesday of each month to discuss and make decisions that affect five schools in Lansing. Agenda—
Things to do in Lansing this week – December 18 edition
December 18 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
Video: Santa answers – the gifts he can’t give, his favorite cookies, his Christmas Eve routine
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2023) – Last year, The Lansing Journal knocked on the Santa House door to ask Santa for the top thing on our wish list: an interview.This year, as December 24 nears and the popular pair wrap up their time in Lansing and head back to...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 12/18/23
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
What to expect after applying with FEMA – and how to avoid fraud
For those who have already applied, FEMA has released information about what to do while waiting for a response...
Things to do in Lansing this week – December 11 edition
LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2023) – The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.Monday, December 11
Christmas Around the World
Time: VariousLocation: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.This annual exhibit shows over...