Josh Bootsma

By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November 11, 2022) – The South Suburban College Bulldogs will move on to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament after winning the Region Four Championship last week. The women's soccer squad was the first in school history to win the regional championship plaque."In the...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 11, 2022) – At noon on Friday, Lansing's new Starbucks opened its doors for the first time to serve up coffee, treats, and a fresh, modern building to the Lansing public.Ending a process that was officially started in late 2020, the completion of the...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 10, 2022) – The TF South Drama Club will perform The Little Mermaid on November 18 – 20.With an expanded cast and more songs, The Little Mermaid otherwise follows the plot of original movie. The mermaid Ariel, who feels trapped by her protective father...

"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Every day" By Josh BootsmaOur source material for this story listed an incorrect spelling of the award recipient's name. We have updated the article with what we believe is the correct spelling. We apologize for the error.LANSING, Ill. (November 8, 2022) –...

Band heads to nationals this week Information provided by Marian Catholic High School CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 7, 2022) – Marian Catholic High School’s marching band recently captured first place in their class at the Illinois State Marching Bands Championship competition. Held in late October at Illinois State University in Normal,...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 8, 2022) – Though the long line of pre-dawn voters that braved the sub-40-degree weather outside of Bethel Church Tuesday morning was remarkable enough, Election Day at the polling place would get even more interesting as the day continued.Bethel Church, located at 3500 Glenwood-Lansing...

Polls open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 7, 2022) – Lansing residents will vote at seven different locations around town on November 8, determined by their precinct number. Residents can determine where they need to vote using the list below. Polling locations Election Day voting is available...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 5, 2022) – The winds that ripped through Lansing Saturday afternoon downed a live electrical wire that slowly and repeatedly set a car on fire near the intersection of Randolph and William Street. From front tire to car fire Shortly after 12:30 p.m., John, a Lansing...

A thoughtful conversation about gun violence, safety, and community reporting by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 4, 2022) – Managing Editor Josh Bootsma attended the Association for Health Care Journalist's fall summit, which focused on reporting on gun violence as a public health issue. He and Publisher Melanie Jongsma discuss what...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (November 2, 2022) – With the November 8 election quickly approaching, The Lansing Journal has gathered information from the Cook County Clerk's website to give voters a preview of what races will be on their ballots on November 8, and who is running for the...