Josh Bootsma

LANSING, Ill. (March 17, 2023) – The March print edition of The Lansing Journal arrived in Lansing mailboxes this week, marking the culmination of a heavy investment of time, energy, and money. In this week's video, Journal Publisher Melanie Jongsma and Managing Editor Josh Bootsma share their thoughts...

District 171 Board meeting – 6:30 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (March 17, 2023) – The March 20 meeting of the District 171 School Board begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will occur at Heritage Middle School, 19266 Burnham Avenue in Lansing. Agenda - 6:30 p.m.Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mission...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...