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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 – 4/24/19
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
District 215 to offer Parent Job and Resource Fair
Wednesday, April 24, 3:00–7:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (April 5, 2019) - Thornton Fractional School District 215 has partnered with Governors State University (GSU)...
Torrence Avenue to be resurfaced this summer
Short-term inconvenience is hoped to yield long-term reward
This article appeared on the front page of the April 3, 2019, print issue of The Lansing...
Local non-profit leader to speak before House Committee
Regarding Bill HB3340: Subminimum Wage Phase-Out
information provided by New Star
CRETE, Ill. (April 2, 2019) - Dan Strick, President/CEO of New Star, will be the...
JJ Kelley’s welcomes Head Honchos
Saturday, April 6, 9:00pm
information provided by Doug Deutsch Publicity Services
LANSING, Ill. (March 28, 2019) - Head Honchos will perform at JJ Kelley's this Saturday,...
Illinois kicks off major promotional effort
information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 30, 2019) – In an effort to increase Illinois’ $40 billion...
Second annual Business Expo will showcase local organizations
April 12 Chamber event designed for residents as well as businesses, says Director Amy Todd
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 25, 2019) - Last April,...
Gus Bock book signing rekindles memories
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 16, 2019) - Author James Drury was at Lansing's Gus Bock Ace Hardware this afternoon, signing copies of his...
Hungry for Hispanic cuisine? part 2
Chimichangas, margaritas, fresh produce, ice cream, and more
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (March 12, 2019) - As we reported last month, in recent years Lansing...
Forest Preserves of Cook County to host Career Fair March 2
information provided by the Forest Preserves of Cook County
RIVER FOREST, Ill. (February 28, 2019) - The Forest Preserves of Cook County is hosting a...
Five things most people don’t know about the Lansing Area Chamber
by Melanie Jongsma
1. The Lansing Area Chamber is one of the largest and most active in the region.The Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce has...
Pritzker: ‘Time to celebrate’ signing of $15 minimum wage bill
First increase will take effect January 2020
by Capitol News Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 21, 2019) – On Tuesday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill to...
Gov. Pritzker applauds Senate passage of $15 minimum wage
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 12, 2019) — On February 7, following the Senate passage of SB 1, which...
Hungry for Hispanic cuisine?
Lansing has many options—from markets to sit-down eateries
by Carrie Steinweg
Note: This is the first of a two-part series highlighting Hispanic food establishments in Lansing,...
History and distillery come together at The Well
Oldest standing brewery in Illinois embraces its colorful past
by Katie Arvia
THORNTON, Ill. (January 31, 2019) - If you’re looking for a good drink,...