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Melanie Jongsma

Melanie Jongsma
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Melanie Jongsma grew up in Lansing, Illinois, and believes The Lansing Journal has an important role to play in building community through trustworthy information.

Lansing dogs and owners mingle at dog park Grand Opening

Paws 'n Play ribbon-cutting includes dog treats, people food, vendor giveaways, and a K9 demonstration by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 13, 2018) - "This has been a dream for a couple of years," said Park Board Commissioner John Kelly. "It was number one on the wish list for the community....

Lansing Area Chamber welcomes Newman’s to new location

LaToya Newman's expanded space accommodates expanded financial servicesby Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 13, 2018) - Newman's Investment and Tax Services has been doing business in Lansing for nine years, but Friday morning, October 12, they were officially welcomed into the Lansing business community. Owner LaToya Newman moved from the...

Agendas: Village Board and Committee of the Whole meetings – 10/16/18

Lots of Lansing news happens at Lansing Village Board meetings. In order to keep Lansing residents and businesses informed about topics being discussed and decisions being made, The Lansing Journal posts agendas for upcoming meetings here:Village Board—10/16/18 agenda Committee of the Whole—10/16/18 agendaOpen invitation All residents are welcome to...

United Center to host Bicentennial Birthday Party

Monday, December 3, 2018 information provided by the Office of the Governor CHICAGO, Ill. (October 12, 2018) — An original musical rendition of the Gettysburg Address with Miguel Cervantes will be featured in a night of tributes to Illinois entertainers, with performances by Illinois’ top musicians, a Chicago sports championship parade,...

Lansing, Lynwood, and Crete recognized as CSCVB award winners

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 12, 2018) - Comfort Suites employee Rose Andrade was recognized by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) as the 2018 Food & Beverage Employee of the Year. Andrade's award was presented along with five others at the CSCVB’s Annual Meeting and Awards...

LPD and TFS use local talent in educational video

Real cops, real students, simulated situations by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 11, 2018) - Drivers on Burnham near Ridge and at least one pedestrian wondered about the police activity in the parking lot of First Church (PCA) this evening. But TF South student Crystal Robinson was not really being arrested...

Highland, Indiana, bridal store to host free wedding gown event

Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear partnering with Brides Across America in "Operation Wedding Gown" by Melanie Jongsma HIGHLAND, Ind. (October 11, 2018) - Brides Across America is celebrating their 10-year anniversary with an "Operation Wedding Gown" event at Highland's Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear (2820 Highway Avenue, Highland, Indiana).Since 2008, Brides...

Anonymous is an option

by Melanie Jongsma To any of you who have made financial contributions to The Lansing Journal and didn't expect to be publicly named and thanked, please accept my apologies.I know public acknowledgement is not the reason you support this work. In fact, for some of you, remaining anonymous is a...

Freedom Trail Hike to offer a glimpse of the Underground Railroad

Saturday, November 10, 1:00pm information provided by the Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project CHICAGO, Ill. (October 10, 2018) - Professor Larry McClellan, foremost authority on the Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois, and Tom Shepherd of the Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project will serve as narrators for a Freedom Trail Hike/Tour on...

Village Board asked again to consider allowing more hair and nail salons

"The suites are coming," says business prospect Myesha Anderson by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 8, 2018) - The only item under "Old Business" at the October 2 Committee of the Whole meeting was a "Professional Suite Presentation" by Lansing resident and businesswoman Myesha Anderson. In introducing Anderson, Village Administrator Dan...