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.
Things to do in Lansing this week – September 11 edition
LANSING, Ill. (September 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.Tuesday, September 12
Free blood pressure and glucose screenings
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Location: Lansing Municipal Center, 3141 Ridge Road, LansingThe...
The Lansing Journal journeys: Iceland
Irene Sepiol and Cathy Knetl took a trip in Iceland in August, which Sepiol describes as a "wonderfully beautiful country"...
Video: Your step-by-step guide to Village Board meetings
It is probably understandable that most people don't make a habit of attending Village Board meetings. After a busy...
Lansing’s American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers
The Legion Auxiliary installed and reinstalled seven officers on Wednesday. The newly-installed positions are listed...
District 158 to hold public hearing on plan for emergency e-learning days
The following message is from Lansing School District 158 regarding a public hearing on emergency e-learning days...
From college conversion to lead pastor – meet Kyle Beckrich, pastor at Bethel Church
As a freshman in college, Kyle Beckrich thought "The Gospel" was only a type of music. Now, he's now the pastor of Bethel Church in Lansing...
Photo gallery: México en el Corazón brings thousands to Fox Pointe
An estimated 2,000 people came out in Lansing on Saturday, September 2 to witness México en el Corazón. View the photos...
Ridge Road to close in Munster September 5 – 13 for West Lake Corridor construction
MUNSTER, Ind. (September 4, 2023) – Ridge Road will be closed in Munster, Indiana near the Manor Avenue intersection from Tuesday, September 5 through Wednesday, September 13.The full closure is due to construction work on the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District's (NICTD) West Lake Corridor project.The eight-day closure will...
Things to do in Lansing this week – September 4 edition
LANSING, Ill. (September 3, 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, September 4
Labor DayTuesday, September 5
Email 101
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room
2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing"Don't...
Outdoor seating for Mingles Bar & Grill, One Trick Pony TIF amendment – Village Board agendas 9/5/23
The September 5 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 6 p.m with the regular board meeting, which is followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Village Board meeting agenda (6 p.m.)
Many of the items brought before the Village Board at this meeting have been previously discussed in a Committee...