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Josh Bootsma

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.

Editorial: Is Lansing a safe place?

"Is Lansing a safe place to live?" — If you've lived in Lansing for some time, you've likely considered this question in one form or another...

Video: A sneak peek at the exciting new samples we ordered

We went through the process ourselves and ordered actual samples of actual articles. Take a look —

Looking at Lansing’s crime numbers since 1996

Statistics show fluctuations in Lansing's crime numbers in the last 26 years, with increases in some areas of crime, and not others....

Fireworks light up Lansing on Independence Day Eve

Perfect temperatures greeted fireworks fans as they arrived at Lan-Oak Park Monday night...

Things to do in Lansing this week – July 3 edition

The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…

From horses to motorcycles – Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home prioritizes personalization

The appearance of a horse at a memorial service was the most recent example of the kind of personalized attention that Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home provides the families they serve...

Video: Community celebrates with LARC at Memorial Garden dedication

With help from the Lansing Garden Club, LARC was able to transform that loss into a life-giving space, the LARC Memorial Garden. Planted last summer, the garden has seen growth and change in its first year —

Construction begins on Torrence Taco Bell

Construction work has begun on Taco Bell, located at 17943 Torrence Avenue in Lansing. The project's estimated completion date is...

Patty and Bud Eidam raise over $32,000 for Honor Flight Chicago at Ford Hangar event

LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2023) – Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam and her husband Bud presented Honor Flight Chicago with a check for $32,515 on Tuesday, money the pair raised through a gala-style event at the Ford Hangar.Doug Meffley, Director of Honor Flight Chicago, came to the Lansing Municipal Center...

Live entertainment and outdoor dining for Rhoyal Bistro – Planning and Zoning agenda 6/28/23

Lansing's Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed on Wednesdays to determine how to apply Lansing's zoning ordinances...