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Lansing history
In keeping a community informed about current issues, a local newspaper also creates a record for history. As The Lansing Journal reports on community milestones and unearths old documents, those articles will be posted in this category.
Lansing history: Brick by brick a community is built
Many early settlers came to Lansing from Holland and Germany to start a new life. Some found the rich soil suitable for growing vegetables and bought farmland. Others dug deeper...
Lansing history: Lansing’s original Village Hall has served Board members and bike owners — and much in between
LANSING, Ill. (April 26, 2023) - In early 1893 the population of unincorporated Lansing was 249 — and that included the towns of Bernice...
Lansing history: The family farm that became Fox Pointe
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2023) - Where once cows grazed and horses frolicked on a family farm, now people relax on a manicured lawn....
Lansing history: From Riemer’s Farm Stand to Van Til’s to Jansma’s
Changing times eventually force a Lansing icon to close
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (February 21, 2023) - Beneath the TF South High School building at...
Lansing history: The Ford Hangar and Henry Ford’s lasting impact on Lansing
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (January 25, 2023) - The building is 96 years old, but it looks much as it did in 1927. You’ve...
Lansing history: The lengthy, confusing story behind Jack’s Pub
Moving buildings can make it difficult to follow history
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (December 6, 2022) - If only walls could talk! They might confirm...
Lansing history: The murder of Bohemian Joe
1914 homicide still unsolved
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (November 13, 2022) - Many Lansing residents remember the restaurant Bohemian Joe's, which opened in 2016 and...
Lansing history: The Lansing Fire Department
Serving Lansing for 100 years
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (October 9, 2022) - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Lansing Fire Department, which...
Dedication of local Underground Railroad marker scheduled for Saturday
For some local residents, marker dedication brings to mind old rumors of Lansing's possible involvement with the Underground Railroad
By Carrie Steinweg
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 22,...
Lansing history: The Lans Theater building
From movie theater to pizza parlor, a unique venue has overcome difficulties to serve the community
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (September 13, 2022) - It...
50th Rich Dust Invitational cross country meet set for this weekend
Rich Dust will again fire starter pistol at invitational that bears his name
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 30, 2022) – This Saturday, hundreds of...
Lansing history: Stories of Lansing street names
Fred, Ada, William, Henry, and others were people before they were streets
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (August 13, 2022) - Have you ever wondered how...
Lansing Historical Society hosts ‘Brides Through the Decades’ again after two years
By Reena Alsakaji
LANSING, Ill. (July 8, 2022) – In the basement of the Lansing Public Library, dozens of bridal dresses are overtaking every corner....
Lansing history: Rispens Seeds, a growing family business
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2022) - The year was 1918. A young and restless Martin Rispens, who would reach his 18th birthday...
Lansing history: Lan-Oak Park – 20 acres of community spirit
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2022) - Lansing families owe a debt of gratitude to Dorothy Olas and all who joined her in...