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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.

Voter Guide: April 4, 2023 – Thornton Fractional Trustee of Schools election

Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 4 Municipal Election to gather information to share with Lansing voters. Using a “candidate info form,” we asked the same questions of each local office seeker. Answers were prepared and submitted by the candidates. We will...

Local Flavor Award presented to Pour on Roy

LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2023) – Bucking the trend of pandemic closures, Pour on Roy opened in 2020, and has quickly become a beloved option for beer, bites, and most of all — quality wine. Owner Amy Todd served The Lansing Journal two house wines that are unique to...

Voter Guide: April 4, 2023 – District 158 Board elections

Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 4 Municipal Election to gather information to share with Lansing voters. Using a “candidate info form,” we asked the same questions of each local office seeker. Answers were prepared and submitted by the candidates. We will...

Voter Guide: April 4, 2023 – Sunnybrook District 171 Board elections

Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 4 Municipal Election to gather information to share with Lansing voters. Using a “candidate info form,” we asked the same questions of each local office seeker. Answers were prepared and submitted by the candidates. We will...

Voter Guide: April 4, 2023 – Lan-Oak Park District Board elections

Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 4 Municipal Election to gather information to share with Lansing voters. Using a “candidate info form,” we asked the same questions of each local office seeker. Answers were prepared and submitted by the candidates. We will...

Voter Guide: April 4, 2023 – Lansing Library Board elections

Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 4 Municipal Election to gather information to share with Lansing voters. Using a “candidate info form,” we asked the same questions of each local office seeker. Answers were prepared and submitted by the candidates. We will...

Voter Guide: April 4, 2023 – South Suburban College Board elections

Background: The Lansing Journal made efforts to contact all candidates in the April 4 Municipal Election to gather information to share with Lansing voters. Using a "candidate info form," we asked the same questions of each local office seeker. Answers were prepared and submitted by the candidates. We will...

District 158 School Board Agenda 3/15/23

District 158 Board regular meeting – March 15, 7 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2023) – The March 15 meeting of the District 158 School Board begins at 7 p.m. The meeting will occur at the Administration Center, 18300 Greenbay Avenue in Lansing. The meeting may also be watched virtually....

April 4 election: What’s on my ballot?

LANSING, Ill. (March 12, 2023) – With the April 4 Municipal Election quickly approaching, and Early Voting starting on March 20, The Lansing Journal has gathered information from the Cook County Clerk's website as well as directly from candidates. The listing below gives Lansing voters a ballot preview of...

Thornton Historical Society to host presentation on Charles Schultz

THORNTON, Ill. (March 10, 2023) – The Village of Thornton Historical Society is inviting the public to attend a free program titled “Snoopy, Sparky, and Peanuts: The Life of Charles M. Schulz” on Monday, March 27. The event will take place at 7 pm at the Thornton Historical Museum...