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.
Local artists invited to apply for art show at August 25 ‘Friday Night Lights’ at Fox Pointe
The August 25 "Friday Night Lights" event will highlight up to 20 local artists who will have the chance to display and sell their work...
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society hosts ‘Making History Relevant’ on August 12
South Suburban Genealogical & Historical Society will host Tina Beaird, owner of Tamarack Genealogy, on Saturday, August 12 at 10 a.m...
Things to do in Lansing this week – August 7 edition
August 7 – The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…
Video: Seven things to do this Saturday in Lansing
Josh and Melanie popped around town to showcase seven things to do in Lansing this Saturday, August 5. If you move fast, you can do them all!
One year down: Checking in with District 158’s School Resource Officer
"A very tangible impact of [Detective Lewis] right off the bat was a very preventative approach to student discipline, and more specifically, student fights."
53-year-old Lansing man shot and killed at QuikTrip
53-year-old Cameron Webster, of Lansing, was shot and killed at QuikTrip early Thursday morning...
Scenes from National Night Out in Lansing
Hundreds of local residents came to Fox Pointe Tuesday night for the return of National Night Out...
Illinois to implement mandatory appointments for some services at DMV sites
Chicago Heights and Midlothian facilities included
In an effort to improve customer service and eliminate the unpredictability of wait times at Illinois DMVs, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will begin implementing a Skip-the-Line program starting September 1.The Skip-the-Line program includes:Simplified Online Services — Customers are encouraged to take advantage...
Submissions now open for annual Forest Preserves photo contest
The Forest Preserves of Cook County are again accepting submissions for its annual photo contest...
Things to do in Lansing this week – July 31 edition
The Lansing Journal has gathered information from a variety of sources about things to do in town this week…