HomeBusiness and work
Business and work
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.
Looking ahead: Plans beyond quarantine
gathered by Carrie Steinweg, Ernst Lamothe, Katie Arvia, and Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 30, 2020) - With Governor Pritzker's stay-at-home order extended through May,...
The Lansing Journal decides not to go to print in May
COVID-19 quarantine impacts businesses' ability to advertise
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 29, 2020) - With Governor Pritzker's stay-at-home order extended through May, owners of...
Potbelly returning Payroll Protection Program loan
information provided by Potbelly Corporation
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 25, 2020) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - On April 25, Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB) released the following statement:Potbelly’s sales...
Photos: Another week in quarantine
April 19–25 in Lansing, Illinois
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 25, 2020) - Lansing residents found ways to announce birthdays and other life milestones, Lansing...
Local businesses awarded grant funding
Lansing's Red Roof Inn and Travelodge among over 30 recipients of state aid
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
LANSING, Ill. (April...
Over 750,000 unemployment claims processed since March
Illinois Department of Employment Security pays out more than $700 million in benefits
information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 24,...
Changes at The Lansing Journal
Enhancing our online services
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (April 18, 2020) - One of the advantages of being a digital as well as...
Walgreens announces Frontline Hero Discount Day on April 25
Company shows appreciation for first responders, police, medical personnel across the country
information provided by Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill. (April 17, 2020) - In appreciation and recognition...
Midwest governors announce partnership to reopen regional economy
Partnership will take a "fact-based, data-driven approach"
information provided by the Office of Governor JB Pritzker
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 16, 2020) — Today, Governors JB Pritzker...
Gov. Pritzker outlines efforts to expand access to unemployment insurance
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO Ill. (April 14, 2020) – At Monday's press briefing, Governor JB Pritzker provided an update on...
Pritzker Administration to allow remote notarization during COVID-19 pandemic
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 11, 2020) – In order to further eliminate barriers that hinder virtual or remote...
$14 million in emergency grants awarded to more than 700 bars, restaurants, hotels
information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 9, 2020) - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of...
Department of Employment Security waiving penalty for employers
Agency suspends late wage report filing fee
information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 10, 2020) – The Illinois Department of...
Lansing faces COVID-19 with humor and resolve
Restaurants and churches adapt, neighbors help each other, and participation in Census 2020 is strong
A compilation of articles by Carrie Steinweg, Katie Arvia, and...
Pritzker Administration announces third month sales totals for adult-use cannabis
State’s new adult-use cannabis industry generated nearly $36 million in March
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 6, 2020) – The...