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.
Sneak peek – Munster High School’s Footloose ‘kicks off the Sunday shoes’ April 25–28
Loose feet will be tapping this weekend as Munster High School students bring the rollicking musical Footloose to life...
Things to do in Lansing this week – April 22, 2024 edition
LANSING, Ill. (April 21, 2024) – The items in the calendar below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week. Click on each item to see additional details:If your business, school, church, or organization is having...
District 215 School Board meeting agenda – 4/23/24
The District 215 School Board typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to deliberate on District business...
Spring cleaning – Hundreds spread across Lansing for annual Clean-Up Day
Hundreds of local residents spread across Lansing to pick up trash Saturday morning as part of Lansing’s 15th annual Community Clean-up Day.
Video: How Lansing welcomes veterans home from Honor Flight
In 2017 Lansing began a new tradition — a welcome home for local veterans after their day with Honor Flight Chicago ...
Lansing Mayor makes pledge to preserve Monarchs – a Village Board Summary
Mayor Eidam acknowledged the importance of Monarch butterflies, and committed the Village of Lansing to taking steps to protect them...
‘We are fed up’ – residents speak out against Tiffany Henyard at Thornton Township annual meeting
Supervisor Tiffany Henyard was the main topic of public comments at the 2024 Thornton Township Annual Meeting...
Chipotle now open on Torrence Avenue
Lansing's first Chipotle Mexican Grill location opened Tuesday at near the intersection of Torrence Avenue and Thornton-Lansing Road.
Thornton Township official Keith Freeman indicted for bankruptcy fraud
Keith Freeman, a top official in Thornton Township, has been indicted on federal bankruptcy fraud charges that accuse him of lying...
Things to do in Lansing this week – April 15, 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...