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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.
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.”...
Financial concerns force Lansing Country Club to sell
Golf and sportsman's club sold for development, potential forest preserve
LANSING, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – After decades of golfing, fishing, hosting, and bocce ball...
IL unemployment increased in December
Unemployment rate at 7.6 percent in December
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 22, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
St. Anthony takes steps toward large campus expansion project
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 12, 2021) – St. Anthony of Lansing hopes to expand its campus significantly in coming years by adding a...
Important dates for federal relief on mortgages, evictions, and student loans
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 13, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation...
Pritzker Administration targets corporate tax breaks to help balance IL budget
Information provided by the Governor's Office
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 8, 2021) – Due to the budget crisis caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor JB Pritzker...
S.L Wine Bar coming to Ridge Road, pending approval
Wine bar owners hope to bring "boutique atmosphere" to 3224 Ridge Road
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 9, 2021) - A married couple is hoping...
Village Administrator offers suggestions for businesses facing drastic property tax increases
Online portal to help with submitting info to Cook County
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 7, 2021) – In the last Village Board meeting of...
IL works with banks to provide free check cashing for stimulus checks
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 7, 2021) – On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Professional and...
IL preparing for administration of federal COVID relief legislation
Residents urged to check for updates on IDES website
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 28, 2020) – The Illinois...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana recruits staff for five restaurants
Interested parties invited to apply
Information provided by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
GARY, Ind. (December 21, 2020) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana announced earlier...
IL minimum wage to increase on New Year’s Day
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
Springfield, Ill. (December 23, 2020) – Illinoisans will ring in the New Year with an additional increase...