Melanie Jongsma grew up in Lansing, Illinois, and believes The Lansing Journal has an important role to play in building community through trustworthy information.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 20, 2019) – Low-to-moderate income families and senior citizens needing assistance filing their 2018...
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 18, 2019) - If you're stressed about voting, Linda Powell, Carolyn Smith, and Sheller Washington can help. They are...
Thursday, March 21, 6:00–8:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 18, 2019) - St. Ann School will be celebrating all things Seuss in honor of the...
by Melanie Jongsma
AURORA, Ill. (March 17, 2019) - Eight Legion Riders from American Legion Post 697 in Lansing, Illinois, drove to Aurora this morning...
Early Voting, Election Day polling places, and ways to register to vote
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 14, 2019) - Voters in Lansing have a...
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,...