Melanie Jongsma 
About the position What they do Village Trustees initiate, consider, and vote on issues that affect life in Lansing—economic development, public safety, roads and infrastructure, finances, and property. Trustees make their decisions by listening to resident concerns, asking for staff recommendations, and considering long-term impacts. What they’re paid $13,000/year Terms and meetings The Village Board … Read more
About the position What they do The Library Board hires and oversees the Library Director, who consults with the Board about programming and finances. The Library Board is responsible for reviewing the budget and approving all expenditures. What they’re paid $0/year Terms and meetings The seven Library Trustees are elected to staggered six-year terms. The … Read more
About the position What they do District 510 includes 18 villages, ranging in population from 1,532 (East Hazel Crest) to 56,831 (Tinley Park). With a population of 28,086, Lansing is the third largest village served by South Suburban College, so it is important for Lansing to have representation on the Board. What they’re paid $0/year … Read more
About the position What they do The Park Board is primarily responsible for policy-making, but also works closely with Lan-Oak Park District Superintendents to maintain and enhance Lansing’s parks, bike path, Eisenhower Community Center, and Eisenhower Fitness Center, and to make programming and facilities available for use by residents and other community organizations. What they’re paid … Read more
*Lansing residents living north of 186th vote for this Elementary School District. About the position What they do School Board 158 Trustees establish vision, adopt budgets, set calendars, approve curriculum, and hire the Superintendent, who oversees the five elementary schools in this district, all located in Lansing. What they’re paid $0/year Terms and meetings School … Read more
About the position What they do School Board 215 establishes policy to provide a school system that represents the best community and professional concepts of education. The Board oversees the Superintendent, who applies the policies and is responsible for the effective administration of the four schools in this district. District 215 includes Calumet City as … Read more
*Lansing residents living south of 186th vote for this Elementary School District. About the position What they do School Board 171 responsibilities include directing the Superintendent, overseeing the budget, approving curriculum, evaluating the educational program, and communicating the schools’ activities to the community. The two schools in this district are located in Lansing and serve … Read more
Small crowd attends to meet all four options and ask questions by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 14, 2019) – Library Director Debbie Albrecht counted 75 people at Tuesday night’s candidate forum hosted by the Lansing Public Library. Though previous forums have seen larger crowds, Albrecht was not surprised by the lower turnout this year. … Read more
Extra issue leads to extra advertising deal by Melanie Jongsma, Managing Editor LANSING, Ill. (March 14, 2019) – The regular publication date for the monthly print edition of The Lansing Journal is the first Wednesday of the month, and it’s on the presses that prior Tuesday. Our regular April issue is scheduled for Wednesday, April … Read more
by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 10, 2019) – The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is once again participating in April Food Day, the United Way’s annual food collection event to help address food insecurity. The CSCVB is helping to promote the event as well as serving as a collection location. Lansing’s Holiday Inn … Read more