Katie Arvia
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Katie is a lifelong Lansing native who currently works full-time in marketing while also freelance reporting for The Lansing Journal. In 2015, she graduated with high honors from Saint Xavier University in Chicago with a BA in English, and she plans to pursue a Master's degree in the near future. Her favorite Lansing Journal assignments include coverage of TF South High School's walkout ("Demonstrating the possibilities") and her St. Patrick's Day interview with her grandma ("St. Patrick's Day traditions: reflections of an Irish granddaughter").
Marlene Cook wins awards for Journal articles, nominated for “Communicator of Achievement”
By Katie Arvia — The latest honor in a successful career of journalism, Journal writer Marlene Cook has been nominated for a Communicator of Achievement...
Heather’s Foster Dogs has fostered over 700 pets in 10 years
Lansing resident is devoted to giving pets a better quality of life
LANSING, Ill. (April 24, 2023) – For nearly a decade, a local nonprofit organization has been working tirelessly to help area animals in need. Founded by Lansing resident Heather Risser, Heather’s Foster Dogs has fostered and adopted out...
Lansing native to appear in Wheel of Fortune WWE Week
Ben Clark and Big E's episode to air Wednesday, March 29
LANSING, Ill. (March 24, 2023) – Fans of the long-running game show Wheel of Fortune are well-versed in the program’s many theme weeks. One theme, brand new in the Wheel world, is WWE Week, which will make its debut...
Chamber Candy Cane Hunt brings residents to businesses across Lansing
Finished hunters enter for a chance to win $100 at the Chamber Pancake Breakfast with Santa
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (November 13, 2022) – Every year, the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Pancake Breakfast with Santa. This year, they’ve added a fun, festive twist: an immersive Candy Cane...
Greco Nut & Candy’s Renee Ryan celebrates 40 years of satisfying sweet tooths
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (October 22, 2022) – A staple among Lansing’s diverse shopping options is Greco Nut & Candy, and one of Greco’s staples is Renee Ryan. A long-time employee, Ryan celebrated her 40th anniversary with Greco earlier this month. Her tenure began in Calumet City, at the...
When I See You aims to inspire children to enter medical field
Local authors hope children of color will be inspired to enter medical field
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (October 10, 2022) – Two Chicago Southland authors are celebrating the release of their new children’s book, When I See You. The book, co-written by Dr. Mide Adeleye, MD, MPH, and Bria Jackson,...
How to run for office – first steps
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (October 4, 2022) – Lansing residents will be called to action this coming April for local elections. Though the election is still months away, now is the time for aspiring candidates to get started.
Basic steps when running for office
The Illinois State Board of Elections recommends...
‘Reading buddies’ and Community Bookshelf most recent projects of Ainsley Grant, Girl Scout extraordinaire
Lansing teen on track to earn Gold Award, greatest Girl Scout honor
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (September 30, 2022) – Since its founding in 1912, the Girl Scouts have been making a lasting impact on its members and their communities, and Lansing is no exception. For more than a decade,...
Lansing native Lindsay Henderson to perform in Chicago drag show as ‘Glimmer Mantis’
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (September 21, 2022) – Thanks to the rising popularity of TV shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race (and its many international spin-offs), We’re Here, Queen of the Universe, and others, drag performances are more and more popular around the world — and the Chicagoland area is...
After labor strike, pavement resurfacing to start in Lansing
Higher costs will result in a smaller slate of street projects
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (September 2, 2022) – Lansing residents may soon begin to notice signs of impending construction on their block. Street resurfacing throughout the village will start shortly, with nearly 20 streets included in the plans for...