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Katie Arvia

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").

History and distillery come together at The Well

Oldest standing brewery in Illinois embraces its colorful past by Katie Arvia THORNTON, Ill. (January 31, 2019) - If you’re looking for a good drink, a good story, or just a good time, The Well at the Distillery has all the bases covered. Located at 400 E. Margaret Street in...

2018 highlights—Reasons I’m proud of Lansing

2018 was a big year in Lansing, and The Lansing Journal recorded hundreds of stories. In these last days of 2018 and the opening days of 2019, we share some highlights chosen by different members of The Lansing Journal writing team. Katie Arvia is a lifelong Lansing native who...

Homewood Chevy encourages nominees for 2018 Chevy Sonic giveaway

Entry deadline: December 17 by Katie Arvia HOMEWOOD, Ill. (November 29, 2018) - For the past three years, Chevrolet of Homewood has given away a brand-new Chevrolet vehicle to a deserving winner. This year that tradition continues—on December 24, one lucky winner will drive away in a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic.Anyone...

Santa House becomes Eagle Scout project

Jeremy Martinez learns landscaping, leadership by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (November 11, 2018) - Jeremy Martinez has been involved with the Boy Scouts for eight years. Over the years, he moved up through the Scouting ranks and earned different merit badges for his achievements. To become an Eagle Scout, the highest...

Amelia Earhart haunts Lynnie Ques

Historic aviator makes her presence known by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (October 2018) - When Lynn Cartwright, better known as Lynnie Que, moved her BBQ restaurant to its new location at the Lansing Municipal Airport in March 2017, she was not a believer in the paranormal. However, it took only a...

Of birds and words

Chimney swift advocates feel betrayed by School Board 158 BY KATIE ARVIA LANSING, Ill. (August 31, 2018) – The fate of the chimney swifts at Coolidge Elementary School has been a hot-button issue in Lansing since the beginning of summer. At School District 158’s Board meeting on August 15, the matter...

Opening Day at Paws ‘n Play not scheduled yet

Dog park completion depends on sod by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (August 15, 2018) - Despite being hindered by severe weather and contractor delays, the Paws 'n Play dog park (17551 Chicago Avenue) is nearing completion. An exact opening date has not yet been determined by the park district.When finished, the...

Lansing police and community come together for National Night Out

by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (August 8, 2018) - Each year, the Lansing Police Department and the Lansing community are among the millions of neighbors across America who participate in National Night Out. According to the National Night Out web page, it is "an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community...

Ann Landers comes to life in The Lady with All the Answers

Janet Ulrich Brooks captures Landers' personality and professionalism by Katie Arvia MUNSTER, Ind. (July 17) - Ann Landers was before my time. Although I had heard her name, I was unfamiliar with her work. So for me, Ann Landers: The Lady with All the Answers, at Munster's Center for Visual and...

Fireworks: Park District, Village both want what’s best for Lansing

Celebration at Lan-Oak Park starts at 5:00pm, with fireworks at 9:30pm by Katie Arvia LANSING, Ill. (June 28, 2018) - Each year, thousands of Lansing residents attend the annual Grande Ole Fourth of July celebration, an event that includes music, food, and, of course, fireworks. For many years, the Lan-Oak Park...