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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
Cook County Assessor responds to Lansing businesses’ property assessment concerns
Assessor admits mistakes in Lansing, offers short- and long-term solutions
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2021) – If they weren't before, property owners in...
IL announces unemployment down, jobs up in February 2021
Unemployment rate at 7.4 percent in February
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
Suburban Cook enters Phase 1C of vaccine eligibility: remaining essential workers
Clergy, restaurant, legal, retail, transportation, personal care, and other workers now included in vaccine eligibility
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
LANSING,...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana now hiring food and beverage team
Recruitment continues for all five dining options in casino
Information provided by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
GARY, Ind. (March 22, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino...
IL announces unemployment down, jobs up in January 2021
Unemployment rate at 7.7 percent in January
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 12, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
Lansing taxing bodies work together to demand property tax fairness for local businesses
Support hoped to spread, Village creates online portal for businesses
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2021) – When business property reassessments were released last...
Hard Rock International looking for vendors to partner with in Gary, says Procurement Team
Info session highlights opportunity, community, diversity
by Melanie Jongsma
GARY, Ind. (March 12, 2021) – "We're here to present opportunities," said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer...
Local Events page updated to benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2021) - With feedback from survey respondents, live testing by selected event organizers, and tweaking by tech support,...
COVID mitigations ease in suburban Cook County
Increased capacity for restaurants, bars, and events; masks still required
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
FOREST PARK, Ill. (February 16, 2021)...
Lansing encouraged to ‘show the love’ to local restaurants Valentine’s weekend
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2021) – As many Lansing businesses continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Lansing has...
Lansing approves QuikTrip gas station at former Kmart location
Southeast corner of 173rd St. and Torrence Ave.
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2021) – The Village Board on Tuesday approved a special use...
Lansing moves to Phase 4 of COVID restrictions
Relaxed restrictions on gatherings, restaurants
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – Lansing moved to Phase 4 of the IL COVID mitigation plan Tuesday,...
The Lansing Journal adds Events feature
Local listings could benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2021) - We're experimenting with a new...
South Suburban College to host workplace racism and sexual harassment workshops
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 29, 2021) – The Business & Career Institute (BCI) of South Suburban College is presenting...
Phillips Chevrolet presented with BBB Torch Award for Ethics
Information provided by Phillips Chevrolet
LANSING, Ill. (January 24, 2021) – Phillips Chevrolet has been awarded the Better Business Bureau’s highest honor, the “Torch Award.”...