Josh Bootsma 
Urges fellow Trustees to review “facts and figures” before signing letter of support by Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (October 5, 2019) – “CALUMET CITY REQUEST OF SUPPORT FOR GAMING LICENSE” was on the agenda for the October 1 Committee of the Whole meeting. As Village Administrator Dan Podgorski explained, Calumet City is … Read more
Beautiful moments shine amidst the whirlwind of love interests and story lines by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 26, 2019) – At the Sleep Tite pajama factory, life isn’t as cozy as you might expect. Babe Williams and with her fellow pajama-producers are fed up with working hard for inadequate pay, and it’s time to … Read more
By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 18, 2019) – The Village Board of Trustees approved a resolution to open up bidding for the demolition of nine residential properties in Lansing during its September 17 meeting, a project funded by two grants from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Long-time eyesores As explained by Village Building Commissioner … Read more
By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (September 5, 2019) – The Lansing Fire Department recognized Deputy Fire Chief Mike Tempelman’s retirement at the September 3 Village Board meeting, marking the end of his 28 years of service in the department. Tempelman recently served as the interim chief of the LFD following former Chief Ken Verkaik’s retirement … Read more
by Josh Bootsma 1. The Men Paul Schultz squinted at the mail slot in the front door of the Lansing residence. He shifted his gaze to the coconut in his hand and re-read the address that had been carved into its round surface. Perhaps he’d just have to leave it on the porch. He continued … Read more
High ropes courses, “crossing the line,” and team-building activities mark first week of “redefined” high school By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 29, 2019) – Just over a year ago, South Holland Mayor Don De Graff stood with a crowd of teachers, students, board members, and community stakeholders and cut the ceremonial ribbon in … Read more
By Josh Bootsma SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 26, 2019) – The Village of South Holland held its second “Town Center Social and Cruise Night” of the summer on Saturday, August 24. Featuring cars, food, and activities for kids, the event stretched down South Park Avenue from the Little Calumet River to 161st Place, about a … Read more
Owner Mark Kocol assures “sooner rather than later” By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 24, 2019) – Almost a year to date after One Trick Pony was approved for a Class 8 tax incentive for a new Ridge Road location, Mark Kocol, owner of the brewery, announced during Tuesday night’s Village Board Meeting that he … Read more
By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 21, 2019) – The Lansing Fire Department introduced its newest deputy chief Bill Stubitsch at the Tuesday night Village Board Meeting. Stubitsch served as an engineer at the department before being promoted to the position. Stubitsch will take over the position previously held by Deputy Chief Mike Templeman after … Read more
71 spaces planned for “Green infrastructure parking lot” By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (August 2, 2019) – A new Fox Pointe parking lot is planned for completion before next summer’s slate of events, pending final approval by the Village Board of Trustees. Village Engineer Jeff Pintar gave a presentation during the Committee of the Whole … Read more