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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.
Besse Shirt Lettering announces move to Schererville, IN
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2022) – Besse Shirt Lettering, currently located at 18058 Torrence Avenue in Lansing, has announced that it will...
Local businesswoman hosts conference for female entrepreneurs on $0.16 budget
Conference at Freedom Church drew women from around the country
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 1, 2022) – It wasn't until 2020 that Dominique Harness...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana presents check to Sojourner Truth House in Gary
Information provided by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
GARY, Ind. (January 1, 2022) – Last week, Matt Schuffert, President of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana,...
‘So glad you heard our voices’ — neighbors thank Board after Paragon vote
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 23, 2021) – Several of the same neighbors who had attended the November 2 Village Board Committee of the...
Increase coming for Illinois minimum wage
Minimum wage up to $12 an hour on New Year’s Day
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 22, 2021) – The...
Now open: M Spot Fashions offers clothing for men of all sizes
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2021) – M Spot Fashions celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday. The new...
‘This bullet was found in our roof’ — Residents and Village respond to violence near Torrence bar
Lan-Oak Liquors — known as "Torrence Tap" and "Buke's Place" — under curfew after multiple disturbances
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 17, 2021) – Residents...
Taco Bell seeks drive thru special use for future location on Torrence
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2021) – Taco Bell is eyeing a location on Torrence Avenue, and came before the Village Board Tuesday...
Kdulche Café cuts ribbon; pink storefront to serve Mexican-inspired food and treats
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 29, 2021) – Over a dozen people gathered Monday morning in front of a storefront that has drawn the...
Katie Rose Boutique opens in Munster
By Josh Bootsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 26, 2021) – Opening this Saturday, Munster's newest women's fashion boutique will offer designer clothes for local women, just...
Unemployment payments no longer to come via debit card
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 22, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today that in...
Giving thanks: Thank you for all those ads!
And a thank-you to the people who express their frustration with them
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (November 22, 2021) - "I can't read the...
Santa returns to Ridge Animal Clinic for 2021 pet photos
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 20, 2021) - For 21 years, Ridge Animal Clinic has arranged pet photos with Santa — a free service...
Illinois unemployment falls slightly to 6% in October
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 18, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the...
Waters Edge Garden & Pond settles into new home in Munster
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 10, 2021) – On Tuesday, November 9, Carolyn and Dave Scofield celebrated the new location of their business, Waters...