Josh Bootsma

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...

LANSING, Ill. (June 19, 2022) – The June 21 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. with a 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. (June 18, 2022) – The June 28 election is quickly approaching, and early voting is well underway. 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 June 28,...

LANSING, Ill. (June 17, 2022) – The Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce organizes a golf outing every year to raise funds for the Chamber and its charitable initiatives. This year, the fundraising was elevated — literally.The Lansing Journal was invited to join Chamber member Connie Simon from HVAC Masters...

Fellowship given in the Media Entrepreneurship category, and will include training and mentorship By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2022) – Quinton R. Arthur, a regular contributor to The Lansing Journal, has been named a Fellow of the Maynard 200 Fellowship Program. The program is an initiative of the Robert...

LANSING, Ill. (June 13, 2022) – On June 6, Timothy "TJ" Douglas was introduced to the Lansing Village Board as the village's new Animal Control Officer. Douglas started the job on May 8, and has a background in animal control and military service.Douglas fills a vacant position at the...

Do's and Don'ts for a safe and legal summer By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 12, 2022) – As anticipation for Fourth of July increases, so too does the drum of at-home fireworks that can be heard locally. The Lan-Oak Park District will again host its fireworks ceremony on Sunday, July...