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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.
Good Neighbor Day Parade is one-of-a-kind
Unique to Lansing
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (April 28, 2018) - It’s exciting when your hometown has something that you don’t find in other places....
Always in fashion
Fashionette has been dealing in ‘classy classics’ for 65 years
by Carrie Steinweg
This article is part of a series featuring businesses that have at least...
Marking the Underground Railroad
Little Calumet Underground Railroad Project aims to install monument and markers in Calumet region
by Carrie Steinweg
CALUMET CITY, Ill. (March 12, 2018) - There's a...
Gus Bock’s Ace Hardware: still a family business
by Ashlee De Wit
Editor’s note: This is the first in what we hope will be a series of articles featuring businesses that have at...
Memories and connections at the Golden Crown
Patrons get more than good food at Torrence Avenue diner
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 16, 2017) - A skillet called "Melting Pot" is the...
Padjen family honored at T. F. South homecoming game
Rebels run away with a 48-7 decision over Reavis
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (October 13, 2017) - There was a lot to be proud...