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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
Re-released: ‘What’s open?’ – a guide to holiday dining in Lansing
Options for COVID-impacted families and others wary of gathering
By Melanie Jongsma and Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (December 22, 2021) – As COVID forces last-minute changes...
Now open: M Spot Fashions offers clothing for men of all sizes
By Quinton R. Arthur
LANSING, Ill. (December 19, 2021) – M Spot Fashions celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday. The new...
‘This bullet was found in our roof’ — Residents and Village respond to violence near Torrence bar
Lan-Oak Liquors — known as "Torrence Tap" and "Buke's Place" — under curfew after multiple disturbances
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 17, 2021) – Residents...
‘What’s open?’ – a guide to holiday dining in Lansing
By Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (December 18, 2021) – Which local Lansing eateries will be open, closed, or have special holiday hours on Christmas Eve,...
Taco Bell seeks drive thru special use for future location on Torrence
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 10, 2021) – Taco Bell is eyeing a location on Torrence Avenue, and came before the Village Board Tuesday...
Gus Bock Ace propane station – Planning and Zoning agenda 12/8/21
LANSING, Ill. (December 6, 2021) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Kdulche Café cuts ribbon; pink storefront to serve Mexican-inspired food and treats
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 29, 2021) – Over a dozen people gathered Monday morning in front of a storefront that has drawn the...
Katie Rose Boutique opens in Munster
By Josh Bootsma
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 26, 2021) – Opening this Saturday, Munster's newest women's fashion boutique will offer designer clothes for local women, just...
Unemployment payments no longer to come via debit card
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 22, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today that in...
Giving thanks: Thank you for all those ads!
And a thank-you to the people who express their frustration with them
by Melanie Jongsma, Publisher
LANSING, Ill. (November 22, 2021) - "I can't read the...
Santa returns to Ridge Animal Clinic for 2021 pet photos
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 20, 2021) - For 21 years, Ridge Animal Clinic has arranged pet photos with Santa — a free service...
Illinois unemployment falls slightly to 6% in October
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (November 18, 2021) – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced that the...
Waters Edge Garden & Pond settles into new home in Munster
By Karen Abbott-Trimuel
MUNSTER, Ind. (November 10, 2021) – On Tuesday, November 9, Carolyn and Dave Scofield celebrated the new location of their business, Waters...
Taco Bell drive-thru and massage therapy special use – Planning and Zoning agenda 11/10/21
LANSING, Ill. (November 7, 2021) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as...
Village trustees weigh past mistakes and future implications in Paragon Freight rezoning decision
Podgorski: "If we turn this down, we might get something in B2 which might be worse"
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 5, 2021) – Tuesday...