Josh Bootsma

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 26, 2021) – The base of the flag pole at Lan-Oak Park is starting to resemble an American flag as white, blue, and red flowers blossom — just in time for the Fourth of July.The Lansing Garden Club is responsible for the new circular...

Do's and Don'ts for a safe and legal Fourth of July By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 23, 2021) – Last summer, COVID-19 kept local municipalities, including Lansing, from offering public fireworks displays, adding "stay-at-home-fireworks" to 2020's list of homebound activities.Though the relentless drum of explosives throughout the Village was certainly...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 22, 2021) – After a year off due to COVID, there were no guarantees that the TF South Boys Track team would continue their multi-year streak of success. As this year's shortened season drew to a close, the team can boast more athletes sent...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 22, 2021) – The fifth and final seat on the Lan-Oak Park District Board was filled Monday night as Gina Aguilar took the oath of office during the park district's board meeting.Aguilar, along with her family, was present for the public meeting as the...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 21, 2021) – Near the same land traveled by freedom-seekers over 150 years ago, a group of freedom-appreciators gathered Saturday to celebrate the freeing of enslaved people in America.This year marked the Sand Ridge Nature Center's eighth annual Juneteenth event, a daylong celebration featuring...

LANSING, Ill. (June 21, 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...

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...

By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (June 19, 2021) – Roughly 120 walkers took to the streets on Friday to support peace and hope in South Holland as part of the village's second Unity Walk. Using language from Bible verse Micah 6:8, the walk encouraged the community to "Act justly,...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 16, 2021) – Lansing’s night sky will be lit up with fireworks on Saturday, July 3, this year. The Independence Day Eve celebration will be held at Lan-Oak Park, and it is free for the community. Manageable attendance In an effort to keep attendance numbers manageable...

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (June 14, 2021) – Phillips Chevrolet in Lansing currently has a 90% reduction.No, not a 90% price reduction. The dealership has a 90% reduction in its new car inventory, with only one tenth of the amount of new cars on the lot as usual. Whereas...