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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.
ATHENA nominations requested
LANSING, Ill. (July 1, 2018) - The Lansing Business Women’s Association is accepting nominations for the 2018 ATHENA Award, which honors leaders and leadership...
VanDerGriend’s: Tomatoes, sweet corn, and more
VanDerGriend family's "Red Barn" farm stand has supplied local produce for more than six decades
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (June 27, 2018) - The next...
Lansing’s Three Roosters to participate in state championship rodeo
July 21–22, July 28–29, and August 4–5
by Melanie Jongsma
BEECHER, Ill. (July 4, 2018) - For six years, Three Roosters produce store has been the...
Lansing’s CSCVB honored by Sports Destination Management magazine
Two "Favorite Destination" awards received
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 12, 2018) – Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau was honored in the 2018 Reader’s...
Walgreens to move approximately 1,800 positions to new Chicago office
Company to open office in Chicago’s Old Post Office building
information provided by Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill. (June 15, 2018) - Walgreens announced plans today to open...
Three Lansing businesses celebrate 30 years together
By Matthew J Splant
LANSING, Ill. (June 13, 2018) - Many things have changed in Lansing over the past 30 years, but three businesses have...
Ooo Wee Chicken & Ribs opens in Lansing
Original opening delayed, but owner Avery Hall is ready now
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (June 9, 2018) – Avery Hall started cooking for large...
Employers appreciate Community Job Fair
“It allows us to have a first-hand conversation,” says one hiring manager
information provided by Thornton Township
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 22, 2018) - Thornton Township...
Planning Fox Pointe
Beyond concerts, Village officials see opportunity for business, community growth
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 31, 2018) - "What I like about the design of...
Walgreens honors veterans, active duty military and families
Memorial Day discount offered May 28
DEERFIELD, Ill. (May 21, 2018) - To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed...
Career and Job Resource Fair scheduled for south suburbs
Saturday, June 9—thanks to partnership between South Suburban College, Calvary Baptist Church, and Prairie State College
information provided by South Suburban College
GLENWOOD, Ill. (May...
Independent Craft Brewer seal helps breweries and beer drinkers
Simple logo communicates authentic independence
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 19, 2018) - Nearly a year ago, the Brewers Association released an Independent Craft Brewer...
Lansing Walmart one of only three locations to offer online grocery delivery
Deliveries available as early as Thursday, May 24
by Katie Arvia
LANSING, Ill. (May 20, 2018) - Ordering groceries is as easy as clicking a few...
Record tourism in Illinois in 2017
An additional 1.6 million travelers brought an increase in visitor spending, tax revenue, and local jobs
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill....
Applications now available for Minority Entrepreneurship Program
Rauner Administration program will be held in the Quad Cities, Champaign, and South Chicago regions
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (May...