Melanie Jongsma

Committee of the Whole meetings and Village Board meetings are held at 7:00pm on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at the Municipal Court Complex, 2710 170th Street. Meetings are open to the public. Knowing what's coming The Open Meetings Act requires that "An agenda for each regular meeting...

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department offers two programs that are designed to help alleviate potential misunderstandings when a disability or disease affects communication. For example, if someone has hearing issues, and police responding to a call are not aware of it, they...

by Melanie Jongsma MANTENO, Ill. (February 15, 2018) - Lansing Boy Scout Troop 276, along with some volunteers, spent the afternoon of February 11 visiting the Manteno Veterans Home. The group hosted a party for the residents. The party started with the Presentation of Colors. Tess Hensley, a Lansing Christian...

March 4 concert at Bethel Church is free to the public by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 15, 2018) - The Genevans, the student choir of Geneva College in Pennsylvania, are celebrating their 80th concert season this year by touring the midwest. Their concert season begins at the Reformed Presbyterian Home...

Current code prohibits businesses from advertising gambling by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 14, 2018) - At the February 6 Committee of the Whole meeting, Village Attorney Matt Welch listed a number of amendments that he is proposing be conglomerated into one ordinance. One area of concern is found in Chapter...

"Active Shooter Awareness" and "Effective Advertising" were today's practical topics by The Lansing Journal LANSING, Ill. (February 14, 2018) - Over beer nuggets, chicken, and beef sandwiches, 52 members of the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce listened to Sgt. Gabe Barajas share some simple options they have in an active shooter...

Oak Glen wins the championship game; the Lansing community wins much more photos and captions by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 13, 2018) - The ninth annual Lansing Roundball Classic ended with 6,730 food items donated to the Lansing Food Pantry, thousands of dollars donated to Lansing charitable causes, and awards...

Vague proposed policy leaves much up to the discretion of Mayor by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2018) - When Wyatt Dinan (spelling not verified) stood up during the Public Comment section of Tuesday's Village Board meeting to express concern about the high fees associated with late payments for vehicle...

Registration deadline is February 20 for the March 29 Senior Trip information provided by Bloom Township JOLIET, Ill. (February 14, 2018) - Bloom Township seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and a mystery at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet, Illinois, on Thursday, March 29. The cost is $60 per...

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