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Join Lansing Journal Publisher Melanie Jongsma and Managing Editor Josh Bootsma for their weekly video series. Past episodes have included insider information about local stories, on-location coverage of business openings, interviews with local people of interest, and more.
Video: Netherlands Ambassador visits Ton Farm, an Underground Railroad ‘station’
On Thursday, the Honorable Birgitta Tazelaar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United States, visited the site
Video: Thornton Township Trustee Gonzalez questions Henyard referendum
Thornton Township Trustee Chris Gonzalez spoke with The Lansing Journal on March 13, 2024. He expressed concerns about the referendum
Video: In time for Monday’s Open House, the library gallery wall comes to life
Through March, April, and May, 24 weather photos will be on display on the gallery wall at the Lansing Public Library....
Inaugural McJournal Night surpasses expectations – a recap in words, videos, and photos
The sounds of a big, community party filled the Lansing McDonald’s on Thursday, February 29 for the first-ever McJournal Night ...
Video: So many reasons to be at McJournal Night
After months of planning and promoting, McJournal Night is finally on this week's calendar: Thursday, February 29, 4 – 7 p.m. at...
Video: Thousands of beautiful Paczki on Paczki Day 2024
Chocolate Mousse, Strawberries and Cream, Atomic, and even Prune Paczki rolled out of the kitchen at Calumet Bakery on Tuesday, Paczki Day...
Video: M. Horvath Jewelers — The little shop with a big heart
At M. Horvath Jewelers Mike and Mike's love for their work, their customers, and their community is clear. And before we left, they shared a special offer for our readers:
Video: Josh and Melanie’s State of the Publication Address
Josh and Melanie break down their annual meeting in this week's video, a sort of State of the Publication Address for Lansing Journal constituents....
Video: Let’s talk about Thornton Township
Josh and Melanie do their best to explain the issues involved in providing coverage of Thornton Township....
Video: The Great Ice Rink Experiment at Living Word Church
It's been a week of "makin' audibles," says Harold Lewis, Maintenance Manager
LANSING, Ill. (January 19, 2024) – How do you turn a church parking...
Video: Bags in the Banquet Hall
"Thursday is Bags In The Banquet Hall at 6:30pm," read the email from Mike Myers at Kasey's Banquet Hall. "Everyone's welcome!"
Video: Covering Lansing
Melanie Jongsma takes viewers on a tour of what covering Lansing looks like — and why it's worth investing in....
Video: The best video moments of 2023
We've settled for 8-12 seconds of our favorite video clips from 2023 ...
Video: A look back at your Lansing weather photography
LANSING, Ill. (December 22, 2023) – The Lansing Journal began publishing a daily weather post in 2022, and by the end of that year...
Video: Santa answers – the gifts he can’t give, his favorite cookies, his Christmas Eve routine
LANSING, Ill. (December 15, 2023) – Last year, The Lansing Journal knocked on the Santa House door to ask Santa for the top thing...