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We cover sports and athletes from Lansing-area schools and South Suburban College, as well as publishing occasional information for local hunters and fishing enthusiasts.
Illinois 2018-19 deer hunting seasons result in preliminary harvest of 151,577 deer
Archers, youth, and muzzleloaders contribute to totals
information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (January 28, 2019) – Hunters in Illinois harvested...
Bulldogs Baseball Program to host Adult-Child Baseball Camps
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (January 22, 2019) – The South Suburban College Baseball Program and Head Coach Steve Ruzich will...
TF South to offer baseball clinic to ‘Future Rebels’
Saturday, March 2, 3:00–6:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 18, 2019) - "With the baseball season quickly approaching, I would like to invite you to...
Largest wood court floor installed to attract larger events
Lynwood's Southland Athletic and Event Center set for "substantial" economic impact
information provided by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau
LYNWOOD, Ill. (January 9, 2019)...
A year of firsts
2018 in Lansing, Illinois
LANSING, Ill. (January 2019) – The Lansing Journal published 1,074 articles in 2018, averaging 89.5 stories each month. Our least prolific...
St. John Lutheran School holds alumni games to celebrate 125th anniversary
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (January 3, 2019) - Lansing’s oldest school was founded the same year that Lansing became a village—125 years ago. St....
Marian Catholic High School hosts Warrior Wrestling 3
Legendary luchadores and other international wrestling stars to raise funds for scholarships
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 29, 2018) -...
2018 highlights—History, sports, and Millennials
2018 was a big year in Lansing, and The Lansing Journal recorded hundreds of stories. In these last days of 2018 and the opening...
Lansing’s Crosstown Classic—Memorial vs. Heritage
Middle school rivalry is alive and well
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 20, 2018) – The gym at Memorial Junior High School was rocking on Monday afternoon...
SSC Lady Bulldogs Basketball Coach Darrell Scott wins 500 games
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 20, 2018) – South Suburban College Women’s Basketball Head Coach Darrell Scott earned his 500th...
SSC Volleyball now accepting Winter Camp registrations
Volleyball Winter Camp begins 9:00am, January 19, 2019
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 18, 2018) – On Monday, the South Suburban...
South Suburban College baseball program to host Catching Camp for youth
December 26 and 27
information provided by South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (December 11, 2018) – South Suburban College Head Baseball Coach Steve Ruzich will...
Lan-Oak Lanes’ Dale Genovese and friends attend Chicago premiere
Thursday night's movie premiere provides opportunity for stars to mingle
by Melanie Jongsma
CHICAGO, Ill. (December 9, 2018) - "It was awesome," said bowler Jim Grutzius...
Marian football team partners with Ashland Dental Center to donate coats
School and business help provide warm holiday greetings
information provided by Marian Catholic High School
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 6, 2018) - Marian Catholic Football Coach...
Lansing’s Sami Krusza competes at World Skating Championships in France
Krusza and pairs partner Darius Sanders finish fourth in final round
by Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (December 4, 2018) - You’ve got to really love...