HomeFood and restaurants
Food and restaurants
Lansing is home to a range of unique ethnic eateries, and our foodies know that flavors and recipes are rich with meaning. Going out to eat is a way to build community—with friends and family as well as the local businesses we patronize.
‘Lunch Bus’ promises free lunches to local children and teens all summer long
Bus stationed at Lansing Library M,W,F starting June 14
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 3, 2021) – Lansing is one of a handful of south...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana opens Friday, May 14
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Gary, IN (May 7, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 million casino and entertainment destination...
Dozens walk Ridge Road as part of Wine Walk 2021
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 8, 2021) – More businesses were serving alcohol than usual on Ridge Road Saturday afternoon as part of Wine...
Lansing Historical Society to host ‘Family Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair’ and invite community to submit recipes
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 10, 2021) – There are some new events and projects cooking at the Lansing Historical Society this month, as...
Three food drives scheduled for April in Lansing
Two community-focused organizations will host food drives on three of next four Saturdays in Lansing
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 31, 2021) – Many food...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana now hiring food and beverage team
Recruitment continues for all five dining options in casino
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GARY, Ind. (March 22, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino...
Lansing taxing bodies work together to demand property tax fairness for local businesses
Support hoped to spread, Village creates online portal for businesses
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2021) – When business property reassessments were released last...
Local Events page updated to benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2021) - With feedback from survey respondents, live testing by selected event organizers, and tweaking by tech support,...
Chicago Southland Restaurant Week to start February 21
Inaugural CSCVB campaign aims to boost business at local restaurants
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 18, 2021) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau...
COVID mitigations ease in suburban Cook County
Increased capacity for restaurants, bars, and events; masks still required
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
FOREST PARK, Ill. (February 16, 2021)...
LARC partners with Bottoms Up for carry-out Spring Feast
Dinner pick-up available at Bottoms Up March 18–20
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 13, 2021) – LARC, a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual and...
Lansing encouraged to ‘show the love’ to local restaurants Valentine’s weekend
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2021) – As many Lansing businesses continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Lansing has...
Lansing moves to Phase 4 of COVID restrictions
Relaxed restrictions on gatherings, restaurants
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2021) – Lansing moved to Phase 4 of the IL COVID mitigation plan Tuesday,...
The Lansing Journal adds Events feature
Local listings could benefit residents, organizations, and The Lansing Journal
by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor
LANSING, Ill. (January 31, 2021) - We're experimenting with a new...
Neighboring counties move to more relaxed COVID restrictions
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 21, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Region 7...