Josh Bootsma

LANSING, Ill. (February 13, 2022) — It's been since 1979 that the TF South Girls Basketball team won a conference title, coach Eric Bryce said. With the team's win on Tuesday, that streak if officially ended. Late reported scores for Monday, February 7 Girls Basketball Opponent: Reavis High SchoolScore: TFS beat Reavis...

District 158 Board regular meeting - February 16, 7 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (February 13, 2022) – The February 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...

Happy Birthday Delores Ryan! By Josh BootsmaLANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2022) – Milestone birthdays are a natural time to remember. For Delores Ryan, the celebration of her 90th year of life — which occurs on February 13 this year — is a time to think back on decades of life...

LANSING, Ill. (February 12, 2022) – The February 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...

by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 11, 2022) – Every article in The Lansing Journal started with an idea. In this week's video, Melanie and Josh discuss the many different ways The Lansing Journal gathers ideas for stories:1:20 Melanie mentions last year's Chamber Wine Walk. 2:21 Marlene Cook's January story:Lansing history: The...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 10, 2022) – Returning for its thirteenth year, the Village of Lansing Clean-Up Day will take place this year on Saturday, April 23.The volunteer-driven tradition gives local residents a way to serve and beautify the Lansing community by picking up litter and trash around...

LANSING, Ill. (February 9, 2022) — TF South Basketball prevailed vs. Reavis, and Adonis Wilson got the nod as the Athlete of the Week for his win at the SICA JV Wrestling Championship. Monday, February 7 Boys Basketball Opponent: Reavis High SchoolScore: TFS beat Reavis 69-51.TF South was led by Lyonel Hodges...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2022) – From the bowling alley, to the golf course, to the baseball field, Ethan Modjeski continues to bring success to TF South athletics.The junior most recently represented the Thornton Fractional south-siders at the state bowling competition, where he competed against the best...

Information provided by the Village of Lansing LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2022) – The Village of Lansing has informed residents that Ridge Road will be closed going both directions between Roy Street and Henry Street from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday morning to allow the Lansing Public Works Department...

Mask, quarantine, and staff vaccination protocols will continue at Lansing public schools despite Sangamon County decision By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2022) – In response to a recent decision by a Sangamon County judge that restrained the State's ability to enforce mask, quarantine, and vaccination mandates in some schools,...