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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: 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
If only walls could talk! They might confirm or deny the many stories surrounding the property at 3325 Ridge Road, currently known as Jack’s Sports Pub and Eatery.
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
LANSING, Ill. (October 9, 2022) - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Lansing Fire Department, which was organized...
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
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2022) - Lansing families owe a debt of gratitude to Dorothy Olas and all who joined her in 1947 in...
Lansing school serves as memorial to fallen military
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2022) - Many schools around the country are named for significant people such as presidents, community leaders, or school officials....
Lansing history: Collected facts about the Lansing News Agency
LANSING, Ill. (April 22, 2022) - In days of yore, the newspaper business required a lot more than publishers, journalists, and editors. There were...
Lansing history: From a single typewriter, to rolls of newsprint, to a team of laptops
The Lansing Journal's story is one of necessity and community
LANSING, Ill. (April 22, 2022) - The original Lansing Journal newspaper was born out of...