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.
Census results and special use, Class 8, and liquor license requests—Village Board Agenda 8/17/21
LANSING, Ill. (August 14, 2021) – The August 17 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 7:00 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...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 8/16/21
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...
Restorative justice, diversity scholarship, community policing: New LPD Chief Al Phillips shares his vision
LANSING, Ill. (August 12, 2021) – Lansing's new police chief Al Phillips took the oath of office on June 15, making him Lansing's tenth police department head. In his nearly two months on the job, Phillips has spoken with The Lansing Journal multiple times about restorative justice, community policing,...
Additional sign at Dollar Tree – Lansing Planning and Zoning Board Agenda 8/11/21
LANSING, Ill. (August 10, 2021) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items that are up for discussion. Meetings typically begin...
Lansing Police thwart potential burglary at Pelcher’s Shooter Supply
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 6, 2021) – The Lansing Police Department helped prevent a potential burglary from occurring at Pelcher's Shooter Supply on Monday, August 2.LPD responded to an alarm at the gun shop shortly before 7 a.m. on Monday to find a man attempting to break into...
Local author Paula Karll writes children’s book about new siblings
Ellie Meets the New Baby has won "Mom's Choice Award"
LANSING, Ill. (August 2, 2021) – Paula Karll has turned her experiences as a mom into an award-winning children's book.Ellie Meets the New Baby is a book designed to help parents and children communicate about adapting to new siblings. A mother...
Lansing Police to host National Night Out August 3 at Fox Pointe
Tuesday, August 3 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Fox Pointe
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 1, 2021) – In a continuation of a nationwide tradition, the Lansing Police Department will again participate in National Night Out, an annual event to promote community and police relations across the country.Lansing's iteration...
Freedom Fest draws large crowds to old Illiana field for food, fun, and community
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 31, 2021) — Freedom Church pastor Eric Hampton reported that more than 1,200 people had registered for Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 31. Whether or not all 1,200 attended the three-hour event is hard to say, but the large crowds that did gather brought...
Food Drive planned to stock pantry at Lighthouse Community Church on July 31
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2021) — Lighthouse Community Church will serve as the location for a food drive on Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Organized by Lansing teen Korey Ziemkowski, the food drive is not one for recipients, but for donors and volunteers.The...
Cook County invites residents to share ideas on how to use American Rescue Plan funds
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (July 29, 2021) – On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion plan to stimulate the U.S. economy and protect against COVID-19.According to a Cook County press release, Cook County will directly receive nearly $1 billion through the American Rescue...