Melanie Jongsma

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 8, 2018) - When Richie Kostner, owner of RDG Motorsports, decided to offer free oil changes to veterans on Monday, November 12, he realized his small waiting room might be a problem. If dozens of veterans decided to take advantage of his offer, he...

John Przybyl and his five sons all served in America's Armed Forces by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 6, 2018) - Lorraine Przybyl is part of a family of veterans, and leading up to this Veterans Day, she spent time gathering as much information as she could about the family she...

compiled by Melanie Jongsma Saturday, November 10, 7–11am The public is invited to the Edward Schultz Auxiliary #697 Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion (18255 Grant Street). The Copper Muggers will be making pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit cocktail, juice, and coffee. Adults pay $7.00; veterans and active duty pay $5.00; the...

District 215 organizes first-ever Parade to the Polls by Melanie Jongsma Note: The print version of this story contains a typo in the subhead. It was District 215 (not 158) that organized the Parade to the Polls. We regret the error.LANSING, Ill. (November 2, 2018) – It was a civics lesson...

Proceeds to benefit St. Joseph’s Home and the Illinois Governor’s Mansion Association information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 6, 2018) – The 2018 Official City of Springfield Ornament was unveiled at a press conference on Friday, November 2, in the Governor’s Mansion.The 2018 ornament features the...

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—11/06/18 agenda Committee of the Whole—11/06/18 agendaOpen invitation All residents are welcome to...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (November 2, 2018) - We'll be sharing more details about today's Parade to the Polls in the print edition of The Lansing Journal that is coming out next week. Until then, we put together a Facebook album of photos and captions to convey the highlights:23...

More than 500 positions available; apply online information provided by the United State Postal Service BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (October 29, 2018) – In anticipation of another record holiday mailing season, the Postal Service is hiring more than 500 employees to work at processing facilities and Post Offices throughout the Central Illinois...

All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items that are up for discussion. Meetings typically begin at 6:30pm on Wednesdays at the...

Community encouragement requested—Friday, November 2, 1:00pm by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 29, 2018) - LeeAnn Revis is planning a parade. As a member of the District 215 School Board, she's offering TF South and TF North High Schools a practical application of the teaching that happens in Civics, Government, and...