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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.
Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 7/10/19
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
New law requires e-cigarette retailers and distributors to obtain licensing
Changes coming July 1; retailers currently registered to sell cigarettes may already be compliant
information provided by the Illinois Department of Revenue
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 27,...
Illinois Partners welcomes new Board member from Lansing area
Kathy Ireland brings business development experience to Board
information provided by Illinois Partners
CHICAGO, Ill. (June 26, 2019) – Kathy Ireland, Vice President at Wintrust...
Boz Hot Dogs celebrates 50th anniversary
by Matthew Splant
LANSING, Ill. (May 30, 2019) - Since 1969 Boz Hot Dogs has been a staple in the region. It began when the...
Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes new Communications Manager
Lansing resident Katie Arvia brings writing, marketing, and design skills to the position
information provided by CSCVB
LANSING, Ill. (May 25, 2019) – The Chicago...
Lansing Business Women’s Association tries spring flower fundraiser
Partners with Big John's to benefit the Lansing community
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 15, 2019) - The Lansing Business Women's Association (LBWA) is trying...
Local history, local business: Class takes trip to Homewood Bat Company
by Ashlee De Wit
HOMEWOOD, Ill. (May 10, 2019) — A parked yellow school bus rumbled in front of the former Illiana Christian High School...
May events and programs in Cook County Forest Preserves
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 2019) - Sand Ridge Nature Center is part of the Forest Preserves...
Community Job Fair coming to South Suburban College
Tuesday, May 21
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 7, 2019) – South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer their annual 2019 Community Job...
Parade Day timeline and photos
(It begins earlier than people realize)
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May the 4th, 2019) - Already at 8:00am, patches of blue sky and sunshine were...
Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 5/8/19
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
Organizing the Good Neighbor Day Parade
Chamber Director Amy Todd explains the logistics
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 28, 2019) - Depending on the weather on Saturday, May 4, thousands of...
Quality and community: the Gayety’s difference
LANSING, Ill. (April 17, 2019) – “Are you in line?” asks the man approaching the Gayety’s parlor from the back entrance hallway...
Part-time summer jobs available at Calumet Memorial Park District
information provided by the Calumet Memorial Park District
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (April 20, 2019) - The Calumet Memorial Park District is now accepting applications for...
Newest Chicagoland brewery trail follows historic road
information provided by Evil Horse Brewing Company
CRETE, Ill. (April 18 , 2019) - Eight southside breweries have launched Chicagoland’s newest brewery trail. The trail...