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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...