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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.
Jansma’s succumbs to taxes, competition
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 21, 2018) - Tim Freeberg doesn't know if he'll be coming to work tomorrow. The familiar face behind the...
Governor Rauner applauds Board decision on Airbnb
Illinois Investment Policy Board finds company out of compliance with Illinois anti-BDS law
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CHICAGO, Ill. (December 18, 2018)...
Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 12/26/18
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
2019 print schedule, advertising deadlines
(January issue rescheduled for January 9, not January 2)
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2018) - For local businesses planning their monthly specials, knowing the dates...
Santa Claus visits pets at Ridge Animal Clinic
Dogs, cats, and guinea pigs all sit on Santa's lapLANSING, Ill. (December 14, 2018) - How do you get a Christmas card-worthy photo of...
Top student fundraisers win lunch at Mancino’s
“This is the best day ever,” says Terrell, five
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 12, 2018) - Eight students from Oak Glen School arrived at...
Demolitions planned along Torrence Avenue
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 11, 2018) - Three Village-owned properties along Torrence Avenue are slated for demolition in an effort to improve the...
LNN: telling the stories of Lansing—and beyond
Local talent now also available to surrounding communities
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2018) - In today’s world, video is an effective way to...
Breakfast with Santa ‘Even better than last year,’ says Chamber Director Amy Todd
Ticket sales and Copper Mugger pancakes fund Family Giving Program
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 9, 2018) - Two large groups of pancake eaters showed...
New Star shines a light on community integration for people with disabilities
by Jennifer Yos
CRETE, Ill. (December 1, 2018) - For parents of children who are intellectually or developmentally disabled, the concerns and solutions regarding the...
IDOT named Employer of the Year for advancement of women in transportation
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CHICAGO, Ill. (November 19, 2018) – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that it has been...
Agenda: Planning and Zoning Board meeting – 11/28/18
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
Virtual Reality comes to Lansing
Nadeem and Nabbil Khan open doors to new worlds
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 18, 2018) - Lansing’s first virtual reality gaming lounge opened on...
Buford Walker residents enjoy a Tiny Thanksgiving
Tiny's Flowers begins delivery of 300 Thanksgiving floral arrangements
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2018) - This past summer, Tiny Noble promised to have...
Chicago agency offers $50 for daily travel info
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING Ill. (November 19, 2018) - The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is offering $50 to anyone who takes a survey recounting...