Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, June 12, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Former TF South coach Bob Padjen goes viral for catching home run at White Sox game: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/12/former-tf-south-coach-bob-padjen-goes-viral-for-catching-home-run-at-white-sox-game
Shooting victim Bruce Gipson memorialized with balloon release at Culver’s in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/09/shooting-victim-bruce-gipson-memorialized-with-balloon-release-at-culvers-in-lansing
TF North voids Senior Board elections after students voice concerns: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/09/tf-north-voids-senior-board-elections-after-students-voice-concerns
Opening Day: Lansing sees steady crowd for new Fox Pointe Farmers Market: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/11/opening-day-lansing-sees-steady-crowd-for-new-fox-pointe-farmers-market
Lansing Village Board accepts Thornton Township funds, OKs fire station expansion: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/11/lansing-village-board-accepts-thornton-township-funds-oks-fire-station-expansion
Photos: Lansing police take part in Special Olympics Illinois Torch Run: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/10/photos-lansing-police-take-part-in-special-olympics-illinois-torch-run
South Suburban Humane Society’s ‘Pit’ Stop helps keep pets fed: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/10/south-suburban-humane-societys-pit-stop-helps-keep-pets-fed
Treasure hunters wanted: Lansing’s garage sale weekend returns: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/11/treasure-hunters-wanted-lansings-garage-sale-weekend-returns
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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, though 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
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom, and we depend on support from 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
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, June 12, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Former TF South coach Bob Padjen goes viral for catching home run at White Sox game: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/12/former-tf-south-coach-bob-padjen-goes-viral-for-catching-home-run-at-white-sox-game
Shooting victim Bruce Gipson memorialized with balloon release at Culver’s in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/09/shooting-victim-bruce-gipson-memorialized-with-balloon-release-at-culvers-in-lansing
TF North voids Senior Board elections after students voice concerns: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/09/tf-north-voids-senior-board-elections-after-students-voice-concerns
Opening Day: Lansing sees steady crowd for new Fox Pointe Farmers Market: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/11/opening-day-lansing-sees-steady-crowd-for-new-fox-pointe-farmers-market
Lansing Village Board accepts Thornton Township funds, OKs fire station expansion: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/11/lansing-village-board-accepts-thornton-township-funds-oks-fire-station-expansion
Photos: Lansing police take part in Special Olympics Illinois Torch Run: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/10/photos-lansing-police-take-part-in-special-olympics-illinois-torch-run
South Suburban Humane Society’s ‘Pit’ Stop helps keep pets fed: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/10/south-suburban-humane-societys-pit-stop-helps-keep-pets-fed
Treasure hunters wanted: Lansing’s garage sale weekend returns: thelansingjournal.org/2026/06/11/treasure-hunters-wanted-lansings-garage-sale-weekend-returns
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Make sure you receive all the local news The Lansing Journal publishes, not just the videos! Subscribe to The Lansing Journal's Daily News email: thelansingjournal.org/subscribe-from-youtube
Is there something specific you'd like us to make a video of? Email info@thelansingjournal.org to let us know.
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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, though 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 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
