Josh Bootsma

Moorfield an examination of Moorfield Storey's activism and advocacy as NAACP's first president By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2022) – Lansing resident and author Elvis Slaughter has published a biography about the first NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) president, Moorfield Storey.Slaughter's 11th book, Moorfield tells the story of...

Veteran coach says players, supporting staff a crucial ingredient to team's success By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 25, 2022) – Though Red Wolves Baseball was stymied at regionals this year after a 19-10 season, the team had postseason reason to celebrate: Coach Matt Tiffy's winning the conference Coach of the...

"Where is my polling place?" "What should I bring?" and other details for Lansing voters By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 26, 2022) – The June 28 Gubernatorial Primary election is on Tuesday, and Lansing residents will choose which candidates (compiled list) they want to see on the ballot for the...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 25, 2022) – LARC will host its annual golf outing on Friday, August 12 at Youche Country Club in Crown Point, Indiana.LARC is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and works to help such individuals achieve a quality and...

District 215 Board regular meeting – TF Center for Academics and Technology at 6 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (June 25, 2022) – The June 28 regular meeting of the District 215 School Board will take place at 6 p.m. in person at the Thornton Fractional Center for Academics and Technology. The...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 24, 2022) – Members of the Lansing Garden Club spent much of Saturday, June 18 improving the grounds of LARC, a Lansing organization that serves intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals.The Lansing Garden Club is a volunteer organization that takes on gardening-related projects in Lansing...

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 24, 2022) – Melanie swung by the shop at Fine Tune Auto to talk to owner Jason Brennan about his business, and get maintenance tips and cool car stories.Which cars have had more transmission issues at Fine Tune: Nissans or Toyotas? Find out below:Fine...

By Josh Bootsma CALUMET CITY, Ill. (June 23, 2022) – Calumet City and the Village of Burnham's park district is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, and will mark the milestone with a community-focused festival and fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.The Calumet Memorial Park District services 18 parks and...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 23, 2022) – Two Lansing firefighters were promoted to new positions at Tuesday night's Village Board meeting in a brief swearing-in ceremony in front of their families, the public, and Lansing officials. Kyle Hasselbring Kyle Hasselbring was the first to take his oath on Tuesday. Haseelbring...

Schilling becomes fellow of program developed by Illinois Association of School Administrators By Josh Bootsma SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 20, 2022) – District 158 Superintendent Dr. Nathan Schilling has become an ISAL Fellow upon completion of the Illinois Association of School Administrators' (IASA) 18-month School for Advanced Leadership program. According to a...