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.
Five-year-old Cannon Walsh draws Lansing’s support as family fights rare, incurable disease
Cannon Walsh and his uphill battle with Sanfilippo Syndrome has captured the hearts of many
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 20, 2022) – Turning 5 is a joyful milestone. But for the Walsh family, their son Cannon's fifth birthday last weekend was both especially joyful and twinged with sadness. Joy...
Photos, food, and fire demonstrations at Lansing Fire Department’s 100-year open house
Text, photos, and videos by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 17, 2022) – The Lansing Fire Department is 100 years old this year, and celebrated its birthday and the end of Fire Prevention Week 2022 by hosting an open house for the community on Saturday, October 15. LFD recognized retired...
Tax delays, JLS Enterprises on Ridge Road, special use discussion – Village Board Agenda 10/18/22
LANSING, Ill. (October 16, 2022) – The October 18 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...
School District 158 Board Agenda 10/19/22
District 158 Board regular meeting - October 19, 7 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (October 16, 2022) – The October 19 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....
Red Wolves Football wins big on senior night, and other TFS scores
LANSING, Ill. (October 15, 2022) — Below are the most recent scores for the TF South Red Wolves:
Football
Friday, October 14
Opponent:Â Tinley Park High SchoolResult:Â The Red Wolves beat Tinley Park 35-0TFS' five scores are below:Brandon Woods, 16-yard catch from Christian Streeter (PAT added by Edgar Rodriguez)
Tommy Rolling, three-yard run....
Video: From plain to perfection – decorating fall desserts at Calumet Bakery
20-year decorator Lucy demonstrates with festive frosting
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 14, 2022) – The fall season is in full swing at Calumet Bakery, as pumpkins, leaves, skulls, and other Halloween and Day of the Dead desserts stock the trays behind the glass. But before the treats make their...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 10/17/22
Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center
All residents are welcome to attend meetings of the Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board typically meets on the third Monday of each month, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 10/17/22
District 171 Board meeting – 6:30 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (October 14, 2022) – The October 17 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...
Honey Berry Cafe plans 2023 opening in Bakers Square building
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 11, 2022) – 3545 Ridge Road has sat vacant since Bakers Square abruptly shuttered in January of 2020. Now, Honey Berry Cafe is making plans to rehab the building and open in the spring of 2023.
Honey Berry Cafe
With 10 locations nationwide, including five in...
Deadly Planet Fitness shooting not ‘random act of violence,’ says LPD
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 12, 2022) – The October 7 shooting at Planet Fitness was a targeted attack, the Lansing Police Department said in a press release.36-year-old Lansing resident Ron Johnson was killed by gunfire on Friday, October 7 at 6:45 p.m. in the Planet Fitness parking lot....