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 variety of options—for registering to vote as well as for actually casting a ballot. Early Voting begins on Monday, March 18, at the Lansing Public Library. And Election Day … 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
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
information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 7, 2019) — Gov. Pritzker unveiled what he is calling his “fair tax plan” that ensures 97 percent of taxpayers get tax relief and the wealthy pay their fair share. The following is an excerpt of the Governor’s remarks: My administration has begun negotiations … 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
For $25,000 in donations, Laurie Crosby will go bald By Ernst Lamothe Jr. LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2019) – The numbers are staggering. Each year, the parents of about 15,300 kids will hear the words “Your child has cancer,” according to the Childhood Cancer Statistics. Laurie Crosby was one of those parents. Twelve years ago, … Read more
United States and Illinois flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Deputy Sheriff Jacob Keltner, McHenry County … Read more
Trustee discussion, Google results, a case of pneumonia, and public comment by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 6, 2019) – An item on the February 5 Committee of the Whole agenda read, “CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR SPONSORSHIPS – SINCLAIR SOLUTIONS LTD.” That item was part of a series of events that generated questions and concerns … Read more
Author James Drury will be there for March 16 book signing by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2019) – James Drury spent only the first 10 years of his life in Lansing, but a day from that era has remained with him throughout his career. Nothing traumatic or extraordinary happened, but in A Man … Read more