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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.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, small business owners discuss COVID-19 impacts via conference call
information provided by the Office of Robin Kelly
MATTESON, Ill. (March 23, 2020) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted a conference call with local small business...
Walgreens announces thousands of employment opportunities
Social distancing also in place at stores nationwide
information provided by Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill. (March 22, 2020) - With growing needs and support for Walgreens stores...
Crisis creates temporary job opportunities
by Melanie Jongsma
ORLAND HILLS, Ill. (March 22, 2020) - "If you are aware of anyone who has been affected by the closing of stores,...
Illinois unemployment falls to historic low in January
First time in 10 years Illinois falls below national rate
information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 15, 2020) – The...
Lansing restaurants adjust to state dine-in ban
Customers can still order via phone, internet for pick-up and delivery
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2020) - Winter is already a slow time...
Local restaurants and bars: help us share your news
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2020) - The Lansing Journal is gathering information from local restaurants and bars that are impacted...
Gov. Pritzker announces bars and restaurants will close to public by end of Monday
Next week, state agencies to temporarily reduce workforce while maintaining core functions and essential operations
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (March...
Black Women’s Expo and Leadership Conference postponed following Governor’s directive
information provided by BWeNext
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 14, 2020) – Following the joint announcement by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot that...
New pilot to connect SNAP recipients to jobs
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 13, 2020) — Earlier this week the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced an innovative partnership with private philanthropy and...
2020 Census jobs sill available
information provided by the US Census Bureau
WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2020) - It's not too late to apply for a temporary part-time position with...
Pritzker administration announces second month sales totals for adult-use cannabis
Nearly $35 million in sales in February
information provided by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 7, 2020) – The Illinois...
Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 3/11/20
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
Third annual Business Expo switches things up
March 18 event will showcase local businesses at a new time and place
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 26, 2020) - For the past two...
CSCVB welcomes new Sports Market Manager
information provided by Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau
LANSING, Ill. (February 16, 2020) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau has hired Isaac...
New law guarantees tips are the property of employees
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 11, 2020) – Legislation signed by Governor JB Pritzker clarifies an existing state law...