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.
Video: ‘Lansing loves sports,’ says Sports Reporter Mike Clark
Mike Clark says he doesn't write articles. He writes stories. And the stories of our kids and teams and schools are the stories of our community. "Every year...
Five takeaways from an assessment workshop with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi
Kaegi's South Holland appearance is the latest in a blitzkrieg public relations campaign to answer questions about property assessments...
How to appeal property reassessments, and upcoming workshops to help
"We're talking about the reassessments and how property values are determined. We'll talk about when and how to file an appeal," said Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Elston...
Things to do in Lansing this week – August 21 edition
LANSING, Ill. (August 20, 2023) - The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.Monday, August 21
Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting
Time: 6:30 p.m.Location: Eisenhower Center, 2550 178th Street, LansingRead the agenda here.
District 171...
District 215 Board meeting agenda – 8/22/23
The District 215 Board typically meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month to deliberate on District business...
Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 8/21/23
The District 171 Board meets each month to discuss and make decisions that affect two schools in Lansing...
Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 8/21/23
The Lan-Oak Park District Board meets to discuss and make decisions regarding recreational parks and programs in Lansing...
Security denies public entrance at Thornton Township meeting; Freeman restricts public comment; Board approves Walk Of Hope spending
Thornton Township held its regular meeting in a meeting room with only a few seats available for members of the public...
Video: What will the new skate park bring to Lansing?
In the video below, Cameron Jones gives a tour of Lansing's skate park and a timeline of his crew's work. He also breaks open the skateboarder stereotype...
Dolton Park District announces lawsuit against Village of Dolton for forced car show cancellation
On Saturday morning, the Bosleys arrived at Needles Park in Dolton to find concrete barriers had been placed in front of the parking lot...