Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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0:00 - Introduction by Editor Meredith Shamburger and Reporter Paul Czapkowicz
3:24 - Regular Meeting - Boy Scout Troop 276 opens with the Pledge of Allegiance
6:12 - Donation of American flag and model aircraft by Boy Scout Troop 276
12:37 - Appointments to the Board of Fire and Police Commission
14:32 - Approval of bills and payroll, agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, and sale or disposal of surplus property
17:33 - Approval of agreement with Heaven on Green Landscaping
18:34 - Approval of overflow parking for Strike and Bites and storage of audio equipment at Gerard Audio
20:57 - Public comment by Marilyn Freeman
22:04 - Public comment by Betty Burley
29:07 - Public comments by Boy Scouts
32:02 - Trustee Ernst Lamothe shares that WBEZ and the Chicago Sun Times included Lansing in a recent article about diversity
33:07 - Committee of the Whole meeting
33:56 - Discussion of a proposed amendment related to automobile sales
42:10 - Discussion of runway rehabilitation at the Lansing Municipal Airport
51:07 - Update from James McCoy regarding aviation outreach and education
1:04:23 - Information regarding lead service line replacements
1:06:23 - Discussion of surplus equipment
1:10:47 - Presentation of proposed fireworks and drones show for America 250 celebration
1:39:08 - Public comment by Darlene Kadar
1:43:12 - Adjournment to Executive Session
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The Lansing Journal is the only newspaper in Lansing, Illinois. Our mission is Building Community, and we fulfill that mission by keeping our diverse community informed and connected through local independent news that is freely accessible.
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0:00 - Introduction by Editor Meredith Shamburger and Reporter Paul Czapkowicz
3:24 - Regular Meeting - Boy Scout Troop 276 opens with the Pledge of Allegiance
6:12 - Donation of American flag and model aircraft by Boy Scout Troop 276
12:37 - Appointments to the Board of Fire and Police Commission
14:32 - Approval of bills and payroll, agreement with Cornerstone Government Affairs, and sale or disposal of surplus property
17:33 - Approval of agreement with Heaven on Green Landscaping
18:34 - Approval of overflow parking for Strike and Bites and storage of audio equipment at Gerard Audio
20:57 - Public comment by Marilyn Freeman
22:04 - Public comment by Betty Burley
29:07 - Public comments by Boy Scouts
32:02 - Trustee Ernst Lamothe shares that WBEZ and the Chicago Sun Times included Lansing in a recent article about diversity
33:07 - Committee of the Whole meeting
33:56 - Discussion of a proposed amendment related to automobile sales
42:10 - Discussion of runway rehabilitation at the Lansing Municipal Airport
51:07 - Update from James McCoy regarding aviation outreach and education
1:04:23 - Information regarding lead service line replacements
1:06:23 - Discussion of surplus equipment
1:10:47 - Presentation of proposed fireworks and drones show for America 250 celebration
1:39:08 - Public comment by Darlene Kadar
1:43:12 - Adjournment to Executive Session
=========
The questionable politics of Thornton Township Supervisors Tiffany Henyard and now Napoleon Harris brought new viewers and subscribers to our channel, and we appreciate their interest in our local politics. But most of the news that happens in Lansing and other parts of Thornton Township is much less dramatic but just as important. The Lansing Journal serves a diverse community and offers a diverse range of news — stories that are often overlooked by larger media. If you are interested in what local news looks like, subscribe to The Lansing Journal:
• Our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@lansingjournal?sub_confirmation=1
• Our Daily News email: thelansingjournal.org/subscribe-from-youtube
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom, and we depend on support from our viewers and readers in order to provide the journalism our community deserves. Visit the Donate page on our website to make a tax-deductible donation: thelansingjournal.org/donate
Every dollar goes directly into the journalism and helps support this local newspaper as we serve our community.
MISSION
The Lansing Journal is the only newspaper in Lansing, Illinois. Our mission is Building Community, and we fulfill that mission by keeping our diverse community informed and connected through local independent news that is freely accessible.
Subscribe to our channel: youtube.com/@lansingjournal?sub_confirmation=1
