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Melanie Jongsma grew up in Lansing, Illinois, and believes The Lansing Journal has an important role to play in building community through trustworthy information.

‘Lansing through the Seasons’ weather gallery still open; several photos still available

The public is invited to view the weather gallery during regular library hours while it remains on display during May ...

Wednesday: Partly sunny and 78

Cathy White, Pam Altgilbers, Gina Franklin, and Janice Schurman all submitted skyscapes following Monday's rain that finally cleared in time for a dramatic sunset ...

Tuesday: Nice

Laurel Schmidtke was impressed that her son Sam discovered morel mushrooms near their home in Lansing. She breaded and sautéed them for the family to enjoy. (Photo: Laurel Schmidtke)

Monday: Continued breeziness

“Cut down on grocery costs," advises Betty Burley. She says you can regrow Romaine Lettuce from the core that often gets discarded. ...

Lovin’ the Latte: Mary Chamberlain

Mary Chamberlain has been to Kdulche Cafe before, but this was her first Lansing Journal Latte....

Sunday: Possible afternoon storms

"Todd Simon said he walked out onto his deck and saw the lilacs blooming. Click!" wrote Todd's wife Connie. Terry Kapteyn also noticed the lilacs "popping" near the banjo sculpture in his music garden. ...

From Wonderland, to magic, to Swifties — Theatre at the Center offers summer camps for kids

A series of summer camps will begin in June. All are intended to give kids an opportunity to learn theatre skills in a fun environment....

Saturday: Clouds, sun, wind, storms, and 79 degrees

"Our purple hyacinths provide a royal welcome for the spring tulips in our front entryway, at 176th and Wright Street," wrote Dave Franklin. And his wife Gina added a lilac photo ...

Friday: Afternoon showers and storms

Laurie Boer captured an almost full moon in the southeastern sky near her house Sunday evening, April 21. (Photo: Laurie Boer)

Munster’s Theatre at the Center to host Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats

Elton Jeff and the Honky Cats — an Elton John tribute band — will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 11 ...