Josh Bootsma
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Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.
Thornton Township Annual Meeting – Agenda for April 9, 2024
The Thornton Township's 2024 Annual Meeting will take place on April 9 at 6 p.m. at Thornton Township Hall...
Round the Clock demolished to make way for Chick-fil-A
The building at 17601 Torrence Avenue, the former home of Round the Clock, was demolished this week to prepare for a Chick-fil-A...
Children have power, upstream issues, and single parent support – takeaways from HRC’s child abuse prevention event
"Every moment that you waste in reporting child abuse can be very detrimental and can lead to several more abuses by the perpetrator," said...
Verizon cell tower agreement changes, proclamations for fallen heroes and child abuse prevention – a Village Board summary
The Village meeting included a change to Verizon's cell tower agreement, and a proclamation about Child Abuse Prevention Month.
LARC pancake breakfast fundraiser scheduled for April 27
LANSING, Ill. (April 1, 2024) – LARC and the Lansing Copper Muggers will host a an all-you-can-eat spring pancake breakfast on Saturday, April 27 to support LARC, which paves pathways through individualized supports and services so people with intellectual and developmental disabilities can experience a self-directed lifestyle.Tickets for the breakfast...
Things to do in Lansing this week – April 1, 2024 edition
The items listed are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of things to do this week...
Ridge Road resurfacing, Police Pension Board appointees – Village Board agendas 4/2/24
Village Board Meetings take place at the Village Court Complex at 2710 170th Street. Trustees discuss and vote on business that affects...
Video: Good Friday Prayer Walk retains familiar elements under new leadership
Janice Summerrise (left) spoke with Josh Bootsma before the start of the 2024 Good Friday Prayer Walk in Lansing.
24th Annual Judith Miedema Blood Drive scheduled for April 6
The 24th Annual Judith Miedema Blood Drive will take place at Thorn Creek Reformed Church in South Holland on Saturday, April 6...
Tiffany Henyard on the ‘brainwashed’ decision to vote against mental health referendum
Tiffany Henyard described people who voted against her mental health referendum as "brainwashed" and "hoodwinked" on Monday night...