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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
Lansing history: Rispens Seeds, a growing family business
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (July 2, 2022) - The year was 1918. A young and restless Martin Rispens, who would reach his 18th birthday...
Video: Taking a pit stop at Fine Tune Auto for stories, tips, and unique cars
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 24, 2022) – Melanie swung by the shop at Fine Tune Auto to talk to owner Jason Brennan about...
Surplus equipment, training, and more offered at The Bunker on Ridge Road
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (June 11, 2022) – Richard Bolton is a Lansing resident and the owner of The Bunker, an Army and Navy...
Video: Melanie picks up welding at Chicago’s Finest Ironworks
by Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 10, 2022) – Chicago's Finest Ironworks in Lansing co-hosted a Lansing-Area Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday, and Melanie...
National Taekwondo competition comes to Highland, planned by Lansing’s Master El
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (June 7, 2022) – Master El is the founder and Master instructor of Universal Martial Arts Ministry, a not-for-profit, faith-based...
More than a bike shop – Greenway Bikehouse aspires to be a Lansing destination
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2022) – Greenway Bikehouse officially opened on April 6, 2022, at its temporary location inside Visible Music College,...
Upscale entertainment restaurant KYNGZ hopes to open in Landings
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel and Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 27, 2022) – When the idea of opening a restaurant together occurred to five local friends,...
Thousands of truck drivers off the road due to marijuana violations
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The Lansing Journal wins Sweetwater Award
Inaugural award recognizes excellence in advertising
LANSING, Ill. (May 13, 2022) - As part of a virtual conference for online news publishers, the first-ever Sweetwater...
Napleton dealerships running diaper drive for local families
Information provided by the Ed Napleton Auto Group of Illinois
CHICAGO, Ill. (April 26, 2022) – With diaper costs rising rapidly due to supply chain...
Smoothie King public hearing – Planning and Zoning agenda 4/27/22
Special use for drive-thru and sign variances
LANSING, Ill. (April 25, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The...
Long-awaited Tacos & Burritos Rancho Grande now open on Torrence
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 22, 2022) – The "Coming Soon" promise that's been enticing the Lansing community on the video board of 17904...
Chamber’s Wine Walk returns to downtown Lansing on May 14
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
LANSING, Ill. (April 19, 2022) – Lansing residents and local businesses are preparing for the Spring Wine Walk on Saturday, May 14,...
‘Entertainment restaurant’ special use – Planning and Zoning agenda 4/13/22
LANSING, Ill. (April 11, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Dominion Tabernacle special use – Planning and Zoning agenda 3/23/22
LANSING, Ill. (March 23, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...