Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
View the full video: youtu.be/qgxsQg8V46w
As our reporting expands, we want to make sure Lansing Journal readers understand how we approach political reporting and political advertising.
In the full video, Publisher Melanie Jongsma explains:
• Why The Lansing Journal does not endorse candidates
• How we provide equal opportunity for coverage
• What happens when candidates choose not to respond
• What's up with political advertising in The Lansing Journal
If you have questions about our election coverage or advertising policies, contact Melanie Jongsma at mjongsma@thelansingjournal.org
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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 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
View the full video: youtu.be/qgxsQg8V46w
As our reporting expands, we want to make sure Lansing Journal readers understand how we approach political reporting and political advertising.
In the full video, Publisher Melanie Jongsma explains:
• Why The Lansing Journal does not endorse candidates
• How we provide equal opportunity for coverage
• What happens when candidates choose not to respond
• What's up with political advertising in The Lansing Journal
If you have questions about our election coverage or advertising policies, contact Melanie Jongsma at mjongsma@thelansingjournal.org
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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 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
