Josh Bootsma

6 p.m. at the Lansing Public Library All residents are welcome to attend meetings of the Human Relations Commission. The HRC typically meets on the third Thursday of each month, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items that are up for...

By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 15, 2022) – Thorn Creek Reformed Church in South Holland will again host the Judith Miedema Memorial Community Blood Drive on Saturday, April 9 from 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.A flyer for the event said, "In 1992, Judy organized our first blood drive...

TFS beats De La Salle 7–4 LANSING, Ill. (March 15, 2022) – With the coming of Daylight Savings Time and the thawing of the ground comes spring sports, and one of the first to debut at TF South this season is softball.The varsity squad's first game was held on Monday,...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (March 14, 2022) – Phillips Chevrolet has again been named DealerRater’s 2022 Dealer of the Year for Chevrolet. For the second consecutive year, Phillips ranked first out of approximately 3,000 Chevy dealers in the United States for outstanding customer satisfaction, the dealer said.“Car buyers have...

District 158 Board regular meeting - March 16, 7 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2022) – The March 16 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. Guests should enter the building through Door...

LANSING, Ill. (March 12, 2022) – The March 15 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...

Old news about Lansing women becomes today's news thanks to Marlene Cook by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (March 11, 2022) – March is Women's History Month, and The Lansing Journal's "Lansing history" category is going to reflect that this month. Melanie and Josh discuss The Lansing Journal's plan to honor Women's...

Assistant Sue Seymour also steps down after 18 years Above: Lansing-Area Chamber Director Amy Todd (left) is leaving her post after six-and-a-half years. Chamber Assistant Sue Seymour is stepping into retirement after 18 years. (Photo: Josh Bootsma) By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (March 9, 2022) – In a room full of Lansing-Area...

Information provided by the Village of Lansing LANSING, Ill. (March 8, 2022) – On Wednesday, March 9, beginning at 9 a.m., the southbound lane of Burnham Avenue will be closed for a two-block stretch from 186th Street to the railroad tracks for sewer repair work. Northbound traffic on Burnham will...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (March 6, 2022) – The Village Courtroom was filled with firefighters and their families last Tuesday night as Lansing's Fire Chief Chad Kooyenga swore in two probationary firefighters and promoted two others.The first to be called forward was Willie Williams, who was sworn in as...