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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.

Video: Visiting the owner – and specter? – of Lynnie Ques Bar & Grill

Why you'll never hear a balloon pop at Lynnie Ques— by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 7, 2022) – Lynnie Ques is one of Lansing's many unique eateries, allowing customers to eat smoked barbecue while overlooking the Lansing Municipal Airport. Josh and Melanie stop in to talk with Lynnie, the owner,...

Levees, live entertainment, and a potential new Ridge Road business – Village Board highlights

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 5, 2022) – The Lansing Village Board met on Tuesday, October 4, to discuss new businesses coming to town, construction projects, rehabilitating Lansing's levee, and other matters. A topic-by-topic summary of the meeting is below: KYNGZ Restaurant After originally appearing at a Village Board Committee of...

Scarecrow contest and Fox Pointe trick-or-treating returns this October

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Fox Pointe's annual scarecrow decorating contest and trick-or-treating event is quickly approaching as the Village of Lansing looks forward to hosting its third year of fall-related events in 2022. Scarecrow decorating The crows will be flying scared around Fox Pointe from October 21...

Bubble tea and ‘a little mellow feeling’ both available at newly opened Starbuds Canna Cafe

Ridge Road cafe only sells products under the legal limit of THC, says owner Ruchit PatelBy Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 3, 2022) – A new business on Ridge Road has been drawing lots of attention recently — from residents excited to have a nearby spot to buy some increasingly-popular...

TF South Football wins on homecoming; Athletic royalty returns for hall of fame induction

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2022) – The TF South community was out in full force Friday night as this year's homecoming game included an induction ceremony for the school's first-ever athletic Hall of Fame.After a meet-and-greet on Friday afternoon, hall of famers were honored before the varsity...

Grant for Chicago Avenue construction, final approval for KYNGZ restaurant – Village Board Agenda 10/4/22

LANSING, Ill. (October 1, 2022) – The October 4 Lansing Village Board meetings begins at 7 p.m. with the regular board meeting, and 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...

Video: A visit to Adam Barker’s chicken coop

AKA - Getting the scoop on Adam's chicken coop by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 30, 2022) – Adam Barker is a Lansing resident who wants to keep his chickens in Lansing. The current Village ordinance classifies chickens as wild animals, however, which doesn't allow him to do so. In recent...

Tensions run high during public comment at Thornton Township Board meeting

Interruptions and criticisms rule the day amid approval of $1 million grant awarded to Township for at-risk youth By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (September 29, 2022) – The long-simmering pot of Thornton Township politics boiled over momentarily during Tuesday night's Township Board meeting, as public commenters, gallery members, and township...

Dozens gather for student-led prayer at the TF South flagpole

Senior Christian Williams-Clark leads students in pre-school prayer, singing, and message By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 28, 2022) – Roughly 40 people gathered around the flagpole at TF South on Wednesday morning to pray, sing, and listen to senior Christian Williams-Clark's short message."See You at the Pole" is a nation-wide...

Slew of personal records for TF South cross country runners, Golf moves to regionals

LANSING, Ill. (September 27, 2022) — Below are the most recent scores for the TF South Red Wolves: Golf Thursday, September 22 Opponents: South Suburban Blue Conference TournamentResult: The Red Wolves took fourth place overall at the tournamentTFS Senior Ryan Avenatti earned All-Conference Honors at the South Suburban Blue Conference Tournament at...