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").
Lansing’s Fashionette to sell pajamas at ‘Pajama Jam’
October 3 dinner theatre event celebrates The Pajama Game
by Katie Arvia
MUNSTER, Ind. (September 26, 2019) - On October 3, Munster's Theatre at the Center will host "The Pajama Jam," a unique dinner theatre event in conjunction with their current on-stage production, The Pajama Game. Jackie Protsman, owner of Lansing's...
American Legion Auxiliary installs new officers
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (September 11, 2019) - On September 4, the American Legion Auxiliary swore in eight new officers to Edward Schultz Unit 697. The appointments were made at the beginning of their monthly meeting and were effective immediately. The new appointments are:Sandi Gangolf – President
Donna Murphy –...
LFD joins with three other fire departments in Cornerstone Training
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2019) - The Lansing Fire Department will be working closely with Calumet City, South Holland, and Dolton fire departments during a September Cornerstone Training. The Cornerstone Program is offered by the Illinois Fire Service Institute, which supports advanced learning principles for fire services...
LARC serves as Event Staff at largest Fox Pointe concert to date
LARC and Dick Diamond and the Dusters both give back
by Katie ArviaLANSING, Ill. (July 28, 2019) - If you’ve visited Fox Pointe this summer, you’ve probably noticed the volunteer staff members and their neon green Event Staff vests. These volunteers change from week to week, with groups like the...
Saturday’s hot, humid Cruise Night ends with thundershowers
(Cruise Night concert also cancelled at 9:00pm)
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2019) - Saturday, July 14, was the second of three Cruise Nights in Lansing this summer. For car enthusiasts throughout the area, Lansing's small-town downtown offers a perfect setting for what has become one of the largest Cruise Nights...
Royalty visits Lansing, Illinois
Prince Alexander and Princess Katherine attend banquet at Serbian Social Center
by Katie ArviaLANSING, Ill. (June 24, 2019) - It’s not every day that royalty visits Lansing. On June 14, Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia visited St. Archangel Michael Orthodox Church and the Serbian Social Center....
Dominique Harness seeks to ‘create, empower, and motivate’ girls of all ages
by Katie Arvia
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (June 1, 2019) - Create, empower, and motivate: these are three principles that D. Vine Boutique strives to instill in girls of all ages. The organization, created by Dominique Harness, works to build self-esteem and inspire young girls to be the best versions of...
Smart water meter installation nearly complete
Online customer portal will allow residents to monitor their own water usage
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (April 26, 2019) - Over the past year, the Village of Lansing has undergone a complete water meter replacement program. The project is nearly 100% complete, with only approximately 200 meters still needing to...
10th annual Community Clean-Up Day ‘a great success’
Cold, rain, snow don’t stop Lansing residents from making a difference
by Katie Arvia and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 27, 2019) - The rain started around 9:30am on the already-cold Saturday morning, yet hundreds of intrepid Lansing residents kept their commitment to participate in the 10th annual Community Clean-Up Day....
10th annual Community Clean-Up Day: April 27
“Two hands, two hours” can impact community life and economic development
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (April 5, 2019) - On the last Saturday of April, Lansing residents will come together to participate in the village’s annual Community Clean-Up Day. The event, celebrating its tenth year, focuses not only on beautifying...