Josh Bootsma 
Director Gary Richardson hopeful new equipment will benefit department and residents By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill (April 18, 2019) – The Village Board voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions during its April 16 meeting allowing Lansing Public Works to purchase a wood chipper and a digital communication system. Wood Chipper A new chipper was budgeted … Read more
Lansing to save thousands with help from ComEd By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 5, 2019) – Two lighting improvement projects are scheduled to begin this year, replacing current light fixtures with LED fixtures both on Lansing streets and in parking lots. The first project will be done by ComEd, an electric utility company that … Read more
by Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (April 5, 2019) – Lansing resident and Village Clerk Vivian Payne took home a win in the race for Trustee of the South Suburban College Board on April 2, as did her running mate Anthony DeFilippo. Payne claimed a decisive win with 44.8% of the vote, soundly beating her … Read more
by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2019) – JJ Kelley’s was abuzz with the sounds of victory on Election Night as the Village Voice Party, along with friends, family, and residents celebrated decisive victories in the race for Village Board Trustee. Concluding a campaign that started in late 2018, Village Board Trustee candidates Saad … Read more
New school’s inaugural extracurricular celebrates “immense triumph” By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (March 27, 2019) – “Objection!” exclaims Frances Boerman-Cornell, meeting the judge’s gaze. “Argumentative. Opposing counsel is not letting the witness finish her answer.” The judge ponders for a moment before ruling: “Sustained.” The trial continues—the prosecution and defense of an alleged arsonist … Read more
Short-term inconvenience is hoped to yield long-term reward By Josh Bootsma LANSING Ill. (March 23, 2019) – Torrence Avenue will be resurfaced this summer, starting a project that will stretch from 178th Street in Lansing 3.4 miles south to Glenwood-Dyer Road in Lynwood. Scheduled to begin in May and continue through the end of August, the project … Read more
Wednesday, March 27, 6:30pm By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2019) – The Parent Teacher Student Association will host a forum on Wednesday, March 27, at TF South High School. The forum will feature all the candidates running for the Thornton Fractional School District 215 Board of Trustees. Starting at 6:30pm, the event will … Read more
Saturday, March 30, Living Word Church By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (March 2019) – Five Visible Music College students and alumni will be performing their original music at Living Word Church in Lansing on Saturday, March 30. From 7:00 to 9:00pm, the event, titled “Abounding: A Night of Worship,” will be a musical showcase opportunity … Read more
Political events keep Lansing voters informed By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 21, 2019) – Larry Thomas Jr. hosted his first campaign event as an Independent candidate for Village Trustee on February 21 at Lynnie Ques in Lansing. The three-hour event was largely informal as the 10-year Lansing resident focused primarily on personal interactions with … Read more
“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” as rock-and-roll legends resurrect greatest hits By Josh Bootsma MUNSTER, Ind. (March 6, 2019) – The unmistakable sound of strumming guitars and trilling pianos is filling Theatre at the Center nowadays as four reincarnated rock-and-roll pioneers take to the stage and bring audiences back to the heyday of rock-and-roll. The popular … Read more