Josh Bootsma

GiGi Willikers earns Local Flavor Award for a fresh take on a classic sandwich by Josh Bootsma, with Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (December 12, 2022) – GiGi Willikers Hoagies and Wings is new to the Lansing food scene, opening its doors in mid-September to serve hoagies, burgers, hot dogs, wings, and...

TF Center for Academics and Technology at 6 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (December 11, 2022) – The December 13 District 215 School Board meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics and Technology. The full board packet and materials for the meeting, including all exhibits...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 9, 2022) – Retiring Deputy Chief Rick Slough was honored at the Lansing Village Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night, in honor of a 27-year career that saw him hold every rank at the Lansing Police Department.Slough worked through the roles of patrolman, paramedic,...

"We hope to see you here," says Kdulche Cafe owner Eduardo Zepeda LANSING, Ill. (December 8, 2022) – Just over a year ago, Kdulche Cafe welcomed the Lansing community into its colorful storefront for the first time, offering food, drinks, and treats — many with a Mexican inspiration. This week,...

Two suspects in custody, arrest warrant out for third after $1 million in cash was recovered By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 7, 2022) – The U.S. Attorney's Office has charged two South Holland men and a juvenile in connection to an armed robbery that took place on the north end...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2022) – Many Red Wolves teams had a successful week last week, with the Dance Team, Boys Basketball, and Boys and Girls Bowling each notching wins. Dance Team Saturday, December 3 Competition: Gardner-South Wilmington High School InvitationalThe TFS Dance Team took first place for its poms routine,...

Phil Potempa, Jeannie Rapstad, and Tony Panek perform cozy adaptation of A Christmas Carol MUNSTER, Ind. (December 4, 2022) – As Jeannie Rapstad rushed across the stage at Theatre at the Center to put on a blue shawl and silver crown to transform once again into the Ghost of Christmas...

LANSING, Ill. (December 4, 2022) – The December 6 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. with the regular board meeting, which is directly followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. Village Board meeting agenda (7 p.m.) Many of the items brought before the Village Board at this meeting...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2022) – The Village of Lansing turned on the lights at the Fox Pointe tree display Saturday night, illluminating the forest of holiday festivity in front of a bundled crowd. The abundance of lights drew the attention of Santa Claus himself, who arrived...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2022) – The list below includes Christmas and other holiday events The Lansing Journal has compiled. If your organization is hosting an event not included in this list, please fill out our holiday event form so we can include your event.This page will...