Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video above.
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Cork + Oak opens in downtown Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/19/new-downtown-lansing-restaurant-cork-oak-offers-fine-dining-premium-experience
00:38 - Paczki Day brings Lansing residents out to Calumet Bakery for Polish tradition: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/18/paczki-day-brings-lansing-residents-out-to-calumet-bakery-for-polish-tradition
01:07 - Local Voices: Jesse Jackson helped reshape political landscape in the South Suburbs: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/18/local-voices-jesse-jackson-helped-reshape-political-landscape-in-the-south-suburbs
01:28 - Explaining Ramadan: Muslims in South Suburbs, NW Indiana begin month of fasting, prayer: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/17/explaining-ramadan-muslims-in-south-suburbs-nw-indiana-begin-month-of-fasting-prayer
01:54 - Thornton Fractional District 215 proposing to keep student fees at current rates: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/16/thornton-fractional-district-215-proposing-to-keep-student-fees-at-current-rates
02:32 - Developer says Lansing County Club site in Illinois will focus on Pennsy Greenway: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/15/developer-says-lansing-county-club-site-in-illinois-will-focus-on-pennsy-greenway
04:03 - Upcoming Coverage
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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
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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
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video above.
00:00 - Introduction
00:10 - Cork + Oak opens in downtown Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/19/new-downtown-lansing-restaurant-cork-oak-offers-fine-dining-premium-experience
00:38 - Paczki Day brings Lansing residents out to Calumet Bakery for Polish tradition: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/18/paczki-day-brings-lansing-residents-out-to-calumet-bakery-for-polish-tradition
01:07 - Local Voices: Jesse Jackson helped reshape political landscape in the South Suburbs: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/18/local-voices-jesse-jackson-helped-reshape-political-landscape-in-the-south-suburbs
01:28 - Explaining Ramadan: Muslims in South Suburbs, NW Indiana begin month of fasting, prayer: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/17/explaining-ramadan-muslims-in-south-suburbs-nw-indiana-begin-month-of-fasting-prayer
01:54 - Thornton Fractional District 215 proposing to keep student fees at current rates: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/16/thornton-fractional-district-215-proposing-to-keep-student-fees-at-current-rates
02:32 - Developer says Lansing County Club site in Illinois will focus on Pennsy Greenway: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/15/developer-says-lansing-county-club-site-in-illinois-will-focus-on-pennsy-greenway
04:03 - Upcoming Coverage
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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
=========
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
