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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.
Dozens of questions asked at Homewood Public Hearing for proposed casino
by Melanie Jongsma
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (October 11, 2019) - By 6:30pm on Monday, October 7, the meeting room at the Marie Irwin Center was packed...
Tour showcases Illinois Dairy Industry to foreign buyers
information provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (October 11, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently wrapped up its Industry...
Job seekers hired on-the-spot at Congresswoman Kelly’s hiring event at Lan-Oak Park District
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LANSING, Ill. (October 9, 2019) — Several job seekers were surprised to walk away with jobs...
Purdue’s student-led communication firm creates 150 toys for Humane Society
information provided by Marietta Parianos
HAMMOND, Ind. (October 5, 2019) - Six board members from Cybernetic Communication Consulting spent Saturday morning at Purdue University's campus...
State law says job applicants can no longer be asked for wage history
A change in state law effective September 29 prohibits requesting past salary information
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 26, 2019)...
Temporary help needed across state for snow and ice removal
Wanted: "Snowbird" snowplow drivers to join the IDOT team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 29, 2019) - The Illinois Department of Transportation renewed its call for qualified...
Gov. Pritzker announces $4.2 million in funding for Small Business Development Centers
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (September 28, 2019) - Governor JB Pritzker announced $4.2 million in funding for Small Business...
Chamber of Commerce to hold first Lansing Wine Walk
by Jamilyn Hiskes
LANSING, Ill. (September 28, 2019) - While an autumn afternoon stroll through the heart of downtown Lansing sounds appealing on its own,...
Governor Pritzker, Congresswoman Kelly, and Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau to present Annual Tourism Awards
Lansing to be included among award winners
by Melanie Jongsma
OAK LAWN, Ill. (September 27, 2019) - “One Chicago Southland” is the theme of this year's...
Retired Lansing architect Richard Smits part of 50th-anniversary Hancock building panel
"It was an unparalleled opportunity to be part of the process of developing and building a Chicago icon," remembers Smits
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CHICAGO, Ill. (September 25,...
Halloween Land opens for business in The Landings shopping center
New Lansing location is ready for the holiday—and looking to hire employees they can retain year round
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (September 20, 2019) -...
Special message for October advertisers
Autumn Fest presents expanded advertising opportunities
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (September 16, 2019) - Thousands of people attend Autumn Fest in Lansing each...
Lan-Oak Park District to host Congresswoman Kelly hiring event
Friday, October 4, 9:00am–12:00pm
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LANSING, Ill. (September 15, 2019) - Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 7th Annual...
Walgreens to offer 3 Percent Daily Cash on Apple Card with Apple Pay purchases
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DEERFIELD, Ill. (September 13, 2019) - Starting on Friday, September 13, Walgreens customers will receive 3 percent Daily Cash when they...
Student-led communication consulting firm searches for a client
information provided by Purdue University Northwest
HAMMOND, Ind. (September 14, 2019) - Cybernetic Communication Consulting (CCC), a nonprofit communication consulting firm, is currently seeking local...