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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.
One Trick Pony to bring Lansing’s first gastropub to Ridge Road
Mark Kocol, owner of One Trick Pony Brewery in Lansing, received Village Board approval Tuesday, June 2, to open a...
Todd family defies coronavirus by opening new business
Pour on Roy will be "elegant but not overpriced"
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 4, 2020) - "There’s nothing like a pandemic to start a...
Hair styling prohibition ends in Lansing
Appointment books are filling rapidly following months of quarantine
by Jennifer Yos
LANSING, Ill. (June 2, 2020) – The reopening of hair salons in Illinois may...
Update: Walgreens manager says only pharmacy was targeted
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (June 1, 2020) - When the manager of the Torrence Avenue Walgreens went back into his store after shutting it...
IDES processes more than 1.3 million claims in three months
Nearly 12 times last year's claims
information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2020) – The Illinois Department of Employment...
$7.3 million investment will assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Funds to boost outreach, training, and professional guidance for small businesses throughout Illinois
information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill....
Gov. Pritzker releases guidelines for safe reopening during Phase 3
information provided by the Office of the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 24, 2020) – Governor JB Pritzker today released industry-specific guidelines that allow for the...
The Shopper returns—under new ownership
information provided by The Shopper
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (May 24, 2020) - As of May 1, The Shopper newspaper came under new ownership.That’s when Erica...
Photos: Quarantine extends into the beginning of summer
May 18–23 in Lansing, Illinois
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (May 23, 2020) - Early this week the Chicago area set a record for the wettest...
Black Women’s Expo forced to reschedule to 2021 as state cancels summer events at McCormick Place
New dates: April 9–11, 2021
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CHICAGO, Ill. (May 23, 2020) - Black Women's Expo (BWe) founder Merry Green and her team had...
Child care to be expanded in next phases of Restore Illinois
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CHICAGO, Ill. (May 22, 2020) – At Friday's press briefing, Governor JB Pritzker announced the state’s plan...
SNAP recipients will soon be able to buy food online
Access to be provided automatically to all existing Link card holders beginning June 2
information provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May...
Highland, Indiana, bookstore to host author signing of Lost Hammond, Indiana
Saturday, May 30, 11:30am–3:00pm
by Melanie Jongsma
HIGHLAND, Ind. (May 22, 2020) - Miles Books (2819 Jewett Avenue in Highland, Indiana) resumed somewhat normal hours when...
Phase 3 of Restore Illinois Plan updated in consultation with health experts
Bars and restaurants can open for outdoor seating; all state parks to open
information provided by the Office of the Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 21, 2020)...
Illinois Connected Communities grants to expand broadband access and use
Grants will help build capacity for remote learning, work from home, and more during the COVID-19 pandemic
information provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce...