Josh Bootsma 
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
Village Voice Party, Lansing, Illinois by Josh Bootsma Experience Saad Abbasy has called Lansing home his whole life—from playing in the Old Timer’s League at a young age, to graduating from TF South, to buying a house in Lansing and raising two young children with his wife Lindsey. Abbasy first got involved in Lansing politics … Read more
Gary Richardson is willing to roll up his sleeves or put on his coat to help Lansing citizens By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 2, 2019) – As midnight drew near on Sunday, January 27, Gary Richardson couldn’t sleep. Snowfall had started in Lansing, and he knew by the time the Monday morning commute started, … Read more
Visit treasurer website to see if you’re entitled to a refund By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 26, 2019) – The Cook County Treasurer’s office has announced that automatic property tax refunds of $8.3 million will go to nearly 30,000 homeowners—with no application required. Calling it a “late Christmas present for homeowners” the Cook County Treasurer’s … Read more
Moving to Lansing will “take us to the next level,” says owner By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (January 16, 2019) – Jump N’ Jam Playland, an indoor inflatable party facility, plans to move from Calumet City to Lansing in the coming months, taking over the space currently occupied by America’s Kids in the Landings shopping … Read more