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").
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...
México en el Corazón returns in-person to Lansing on September 3
After two years of virtual performances, the singing and dancing showcase of Mexican history and culture is back
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (August 23, 2022) – After multiple cancellations and virtual events, México en el Corazón will make its in-person return to Lansing on Saturday, September 3. México en el...
‘Blues, Brews, and BBQ’ at Fox Pointe again a soulful, savory success
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (August 14, 2022) – For two days, Fox Pointe was filled with “Blues, Brews, and BBQ” as the festival of the same name returned for its third year. Hundreds of people gathered at Fox Pointe to enjoy live music, craft beer, and delicious food.This year,...
The Devil Wears Prada makes pre-Broadway premiere in high style
By Katie Arvia
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 7, 2022) – Making its pre-Broadway and world premiere in Chicago, the musical adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada is a fun spin on the iconic film and book of the same name. With an impressive cast, including Tony Award winner Beth Leavel as...
NISO launches South Shore Summer Music Festival at Lansing’s Fox Pointe
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (July 24, 2022) - Fox Pointe welcomed the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (NISO) back to Lansing on July 22 for a free concert full of patriotic songs, light classical pieces, and popular tunes from movies and Broadway shows. This performance kicked off NISO’s summer concert...
Second Cruise Night highlights family traditions of car-keeping
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (July 11, 2022) – Hundreds of people, from Lansing and beyond, gathered along Ridge Road for the second Cruise Night of 2022. This annual summer tradition always attracts large crowds, and the July 9 event was no exception. Dozens of hot rods, race cars, antique...
Summer cruises into downtown Lansing in first Cruise Night of the season
By Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (June 13, 2022) – Summer in Lansing officially kicked off with the first Cruise Night of 2022. An annual Lansing tradition, Cruise Night drew large crowds on Saturday, June 11. Although the skies were cloudy and there was a chance of rain, the weather didn’t...
Henry VIII’s wives tell their stories in dazzling fashion in SIX
By Katie Arvia
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 23, 2022) – Henry VIII gets the Hamilton treatment in Broadway’s SIX. The 90-minute production is aptly named for the six ill-fated wives of Henry VIII. The show is performed as an energetic, electrifying pop concert, featuring the sextet of queens. SIX includes nine...
Lansing Public Library resumes fun activities for Summer 2022
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (May 13, 2022) - The cornerstone summer reading program will return to the Lansing Public Library this year. Participants of all ages are invited to join the fun. Four different program levels are available, including Pre-K (babies to Pre-K), Elementary (kindergarten to 5th grade), Teen...
West Lake Corridor Project to give Lansing and Munster easier train access to Chicago
Planned West Lake Corridor station in Munster will be located near Ridge Road and Manor Avenue
By Katie Arvia
MUNSTER, Ind. (April 5, 2022) – For over three decades, the West Lake Corridor train line project has been in various stages of the planning process. This proposed development will be a...