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.
Special use permits for Jamaican restaurant, day care, dance studio – Village Board agendas 11/7/23
The November 7 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 6 p.m with the regular board meeting, which is followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. Meeting take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street.Need an introduction to a Lansing Village Board meeting? We've got you...
Video: Keemo Supremo and Gnarly Jargon talk skating at Lansing’s new skate park
Members of Lansing's skateboard community and the surrounding region have been skating and biking at the new skate park....
Lansing Community Food Pantry to hold annual meeting November 7
The Lansing Community Food Pantry will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, November 7. The public is invited to attend...
The Lansing Journal journeys: Helsinki, Finland
Sandra Wagner traveled to Finland with her longtime friend Allison Mäkinen. She went to Helsinki, then to Vaasa...
Lansing residents invited to submit ideas for infrastructure improvements
The Village of Lansing and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning are creating a capital improvement plan, and public input...
Roneta Stubbs honored as District 158 ABCDE Award winner
The District 158 School Board recognized Roneta Stubbs with the first ABCDE Award of the 2023-24 school year...
Jim Siergey to appear at Makers Market at South Shore Arts on November 4
Among the local artists featured at the third annual Makers Market at South Short Arts on November 4 will be Jim Siergey, local cartoonist...
The Lansing Journal journeys: the Amazon River
Pam Jansma took The Lansing Journal with her on her medical mission trip that brought her up and down the Amazon River in September...
2023 Pinnacle of Honors Gala to award local community-contributors on November 3
United Covenant Bible College and Apostle Dr. Lisa Benjamin will present the 2023 Pinnacle of Honors Gala on Friday, November 3, 2023...
Things to do in Lansing this week – October 30 edition
LANSING, Ill. (October 29, 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, October 30
Life-size Candyland
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Location: Lansing Library, Youth Department, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing"Start down the road...