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12/20/2024

Condolences to the family of Kathleen Hauptman —

Obituary Kathleen Hauptman nee Bretz, age 84, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024

12/20/2024

Condolences to the family of Joseph Hoadley —

Obituary Joseph Hoadley age 102, passed on to the other side peacefully Wednesday, December 18, 2024

12/20/2024

Thanks for the photo, Wilma Straatman —

"Not quite sure of the location of this Santa in Lansing, but he sure is popping up all over the village!" wrote Wilma Straatman

12/20/2024

Why did they drop their objections against Harvey Mayor Chris Clark's candidacy?

Few candidates for Thornton Township Board remained standing after a nearly seven-hour objection hearing by an electoral board on Dec. 17

12/20/2024

Trustee Carmen Carlisle provided some background info on this Special Meeting —

The Lansing Journal received a PDF of the agenda for Tuesday's Thornton Township Board meeting via email from the Clerk's office

12/19/2024

Congratulations Zach Coleman!

Marian Catholic High School senior cornerback Zach Coleman beat the odds by getting recruited to sign with Indiana State University.

12/19/2024

Condolences to the family of Lorraine Ashley —

Obituary Lorraine Ashley

12/19/2024

Thanks for the photo, Cathy White —

Cathy White noticed the fog hovering over the icy lake at the old Lansing Country Club

12/19/2024

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Click the SUBSCRIBE button above — that's a big help to this little newspaper!December 17, 2024, was a long day at Thornton Township — especially for Carole ...

12/18/2024

Center for Visual and Performing Arts hosts Barbra Streisand tribute salute Saturday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. MUNSTER, Ind. (Decmeber 17, 2024) – Direct from Los Angeles, entertainer Sharon Owens is back as “Babs” just in time for the holidays on the Theatre at the Center stage in Munster. Tick...

12/18/2024

Condolences to the family of Robert Rietveld —

Obituary Bob Rietveld age 91, of Bourbonnais, IL, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024

12/18/2024

Condolences to the family of Joseph Dabrowski —

Obituary Joseph Dabrowski age 83, of Tinley Park, IL, formerly of Hegewisch and Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

12/18/2024

Thanks for the rare photo, Gina Franklin!

Gina Franklin captured a bright flash near the Santa House on Henry Street and wondered — could it be Santa landing?

12/18/2024

Tickets went on sale Friday, December 13, for an additional performance by 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist STING as

12/17/2024

For those traveling on post-holiday getaways or residents away from their homes for any reason at any time of year, Lansing Police Department provides a free vacation watch service.

12/17/2024

Condolences to the family of Kevin Janiak —

Obituary Kevin Janiak age 63, of St. John, formerly of Dyer, and Lowell, IN, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024

12/17/2024

Condolences to the family of Martin Muth —

Obituary Martin Muth age 59, of Lansing IL, passed away on December 5, 2024 after a long battle with cancer

12/17/2024

A giant snowman at Sherman and South Schultz cheers up the day and lights up the night

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Truth about us:

We are people who like learning—about other people, about technology, about better ways to share stories.

We believe that Lansing, Illinois, is a great community.

We believe that balanced, professional, local news can both reflect and shape the culture of a community.

Truth about the market/industry:

Printed newspapers are in decline and have chosen not to cover Lansing, Illinois, news.

If we balance print and internet strategically, we can multiply their impact rather than setting up either to cannibalize the other.

Truth about the people we want to serve:

Lansing businesses want to reach Lansing consumers.

Lansing residents are interested in Lansing stories.

Lansing news readers want information from people they trust.

Lansing is a diverse community, made up of a variety of sub-communities. When we are authentically building community, we are intentional about sharing news that includes all of Lansing.

Purpose (Why does The Lansing Journal exist?)

To provide balanced, professional, local news in a way that builds community in Lansing, Illinois

To create advertising opportunities for local businesses

To create job opportunities for other people who understand our vision

People (Who is this for? How can we help them live better lives?)

The Lansing Journal is a news source that Lansing, Illinois, residents look forward to reading, whether they are old-timers or newcomers; white collar or blue collar; black, brown, or white; young or old.

Our feature stories in particular are a way of building community among people who are different from each other. By giving “the other” a face, a name, and a story, we reduce fear and increase pride. Lansing residents want to feel proud of their community.

We represent people in Lansing who are not currently represented in their government.

We communicate information from the government to less involved residents.

We are respectful when gathering information, never making people feel used or rushed.

We develop a variety of sources in order to keep our reporting balanced.

We are respectful when selling advertising space, not promising results unless we are confident we can deliver.

We provide accurate information to residents about their neighbors, schools, businesses, and community events.

We give people interesting stories to share within their own extended networks.

Perception (What do people believe? What would we like them to believe about us?)

Lansing, Illinois, is a family-friendly town with a rich history and a bright future that we can all participate in.

People who work for The Lansing Journal are honest, curious, trustworthy, and professional.

If you read it in the Journal, you can believe it.

Product (How do we create value for our customers?)

People want to be proud of the town they come from. The Lansing Journal creates value by giving them stories they want other people to know.

The Lansing Journal creates value for Lansing businesses not only by opening more opportunities for advertising, but also by reminding residents that these businesses are building community as well.

We create value for local writers and photographers because every contributor gets a byline. We provide guidance and mentoring when necessary, but we trust each writer to stand behind his or her own words.

Our goal is not to report news that is already being reported by other sources; we add value to the conversation by asking more questions, getting more details, and sharing information that may have been overlooked by other media.

We do not limit ourselves to “positive” news, and we do not shy away from “negative” news. When we have to choose whether to cover a story or not, we ask if covering it is a way of building community.

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