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.
Video: Eclipsing in Lansing, 2024
The Lansing Journal went eclipsing in Lansing on Monday, compiling photos from around the village with our own footage ...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board and Decennial Committee meeting – 4/15/24
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing. Agendas...
Lansing public invited to welcome 7 local veterans home from Honor Flight on April 10
The first Honor Flight Chicago flight of the year will include seven local residents, and the public is invited to welcome the veterans home...
American Sign Language for beginners – sign up by April 13
The Jayden M. Ross Faith Family Love Scholarship Foundation is offering free American Sign Language classes...
The Lansing Journal journeys: Eclipsing in San Diego
Ron and Cathy White were eclipsing in San Diego and brought The Lansing Journal with ....
Things to do in Lansing this week – April 8, 2024 edition
The items listed are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of things to do this week...
Thornton Township Annual Meeting – Agenda for April 9, 2024
The Thornton Township's 2024 Annual Meeting will take place on April 9 at 6 p.m. at Thornton Township Hall...
Round the Clock demolished to make way for Chick-fil-A
The building at 17601 Torrence Avenue, the former home of Round the Clock, was demolished this week to prepare for a Chick-fil-A...
Children have power, upstream issues, and single parent support – takeaways from HRC’s child abuse prevention event
"Every moment that you waste in reporting child abuse can be very detrimental and can lead to several more abuses by the perpetrator," said...
Verizon cell tower agreement changes, proclamations for fallen heroes and child abuse prevention – a Village Board summary
The Village meeting included a change to Verizon's cell tower agreement, and a proclamation about Child Abuse Prevention Month.