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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.
Village Board highlights – Tru Hotel coming, Officer of the Year awarded, special use requests
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 21, 2022) – The January 17 Lansing Village Board of Trustees meeting was Lansing's first in the new year,...
Caleb Lyzenga earns 2022 Top Producing Lansing Realtor status
MLS ranks Lyzenga #1 in Lansing for 2022
LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2023) - For two years in a row, Caleb Lyzenga's investment in his...
Saturday is ‘Walmart Wellness Day’ – vaccines and free health screenings available
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 12, 2023) – Lansing's Walmart will participate in Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, January 14, offering vaccinations and free...
Sav-a-Stop transforms former Park Service Station location
Mechanic services no longer offered
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 9, 2023) – It was October of 2018 when Park Service Station, at the corner...
How gas prices have changed in Illinois in the last week
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(January 7, 2022) – A cold snap...
Pregnancy loss, failed adoption now included in bereavement leave rights in Illinois
New rights include time off to grieve family members, for pregnancy and adoption-related loss
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 3,...
Employment Laws poster updated for 2023
Employers reminded to display for employees
information provided by the Illinois Department of Labor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 2, 2023) - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)...
Virtual reality, new venue – Planning and Zoning agenda 12/28/22
LANSING, Ill. (December 25, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Fashionette estate sale marks closing of iconic Lansing shop
Doors opened for the last time to Fashionette shoppers on Thursday, December 15
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2022) – Pat Kremer remembers buying much-loved Christmas...
Sneak peek: Upscale furniture and art boutique Cadou Decor opens Saturday
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 13, 2022) – Since coming to America in 1994, Summer Megdadi has always wanted to open her own boutique....
South Suburban College launches partnership with Pace Bus for free CDL training
Information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 11, 2022) – South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are have announced a partnership...
Christmas clock-out: Survey says productivity drops December 10, on average
Information provided by Mixbook Photo Company
ILLINOIS (December 9, 2022) – A survey of 3,000 workers by photo book company Mixbook examined how productive employees...
Video: A Thanksgiving/Small Business Saturday combo show
LANSING, Ill. (November 25, 2022) – Small Business Saturday (November 26) gives us an opportunity to talk about how thankful we are for the...
Video: What’s going on with One Trick Pony, Golden Palace, Jack’s, KYNGZ, and other projects
A visual version of the business updates article posted on November 16
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 18, 2022) – The business updates article The...
Munster’s Katie Rose Boutique celebrates first year on Small Business Saturday
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 17, 2022) – In an era of online shopping and throwaway fashion, starting a boutique is a risky venture. But Monica...