Melanie Jongsma

Cars, grills, a raffle, football skills competition for kids, video game truck—oh, and the Bears vs. Packers game on giant video wall by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 26, 2019) - Admission is free to the giant Tailgate Party the Village of Lansing is hosting at Fox Pointe on Thursday, September...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 25, 2019) - At the August 19 meeting of the Lan-Oak Park District Board, nine new signs were approved for seven Lansing parks:Lan-Oak Park (180th and Arcadia) Mildred Burt Nature Center (2550 178th Street, north of the parking lot) Oakley Park (184th and Oakley Avenue) Potts Park...

submitted from the radio promotion event at Taqueria La SogaRead the full story about "Breakfast with Cousin Rafa" here:Crowds enjoy Breakfast with Primo Rafa at La Soga (August 23 article)Keep those Journals journeying! You don't have to be a celebrity to participate in The Lansing Journal Journeys! You can submit...

Popular radio show host gives backpacks to Lansing school kids, while La Soga gives breakfast to 150 visitors by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 22, 2019) - "The restaurant life is exciting," reflects Emiliano Muñoz, as though he were a seasoned proprietor rather than a sophomore at TF South. Emiliano's family...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 21, 2019) - At the July 16 meeting of the Village Board, a bid from J & J Newell was approved for 2019 Concrete Restoration Projects in Lansing. A total of 78 sites throughout the village were determined to be in need of concrete...

Thursday, August 22, 6:00am by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 21, 2019) - "I'm a little nervous," admits Martha Muñoz, who owns Taqueria La Soga with her husband Gilberto. The Mexican restaurant at 19267 Burnham Avenue was chosen by Radio La Que Buena (FM105.1) to host their popular radio show "El...

Skippy's Rescue available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Books information provided by Page Publishing LANSING, Ill. (August 20, 2019) - Ed Trevino describes himself as a "lifelong animal lover." The youngest of seven children, he spent his childhood in rural Chicago Heights, Illinois, before moving to Lansing in 1966.The...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (August 19, 2019) - Improvements in both weather and awareness have favorably impacted attendance at Fox Pointe events since late spring, and Village staff are still exploring opportunities to schedule events into mid-October. The current line-up includes the following events:Wednesday, August 21, 7:00pm: Spoken Four Chicago...

LANSING, Ill. (August 18, 2019) - Items for approval and discussion are included in the agendas posted below:Village Board—8/20/19 agenda (PDF) These are items that were discussed at the previous Committee of the Whole meeting and are now up for vote. Committee of the Whole—8/20/19 agenda (PDF) These are new items brought...

submitted by the 3600 block of Madison StreetRead the full story about the Madison Street block party here:Community on display at block party (August 17 article)Keep those Journals journeying! You don't have to leave Lansing to participate in The Lansing Journal Journeys! You can submit photos of The Lansing Journal...