Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
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McJournal Night 2026 is coming to the Lansing McDonald's on Wednesday, May 27, between 4 and 7 p.m. Not only is Team Lansing Journal ready — so is Team McDonald's.
Lansing Journal Publisher Melanie Jongsma spoke with McDonald's General Manager Lourdes about how they make sure the event is successful — for The Lansing Journal as well as for the community.
Join us at McJournal Night 2026!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 4–7pm
Lansing McDonald's, 17810 Torrence Ave., Lansing IL 60438
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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
View the full video: youtu.be/8L76_PqUq90
McJournal Night 2026 is coming to the Lansing McDonald's on Wednesday, May 27, between 4 and 7 p.m. Not only is Team Lansing Journal ready — so is Team McDonald's.
Lansing Journal Publisher Melanie Jongsma spoke with McDonald's General Manager Lourdes about how they make sure the event is successful — for The Lansing Journal as well as for the community.
Join us at McJournal Night 2026!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 4–7pm
Lansing McDonald's, 17810 Torrence Ave., Lansing IL 60438
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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
