Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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LANSING, Ill. — It’s Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video above.

00:00 – Introduction
00:08 - Prohibition-era gun stashed at Thornton distillery showcases building’s long history: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/25/prohibition-era-gun-stashed-at-thornton-distillery-showcases-buildings-long-history
00:55 - Ryan Wagner is Lansing Police Department’s Employee of the Year: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/25/ryan-wagner-is-lansing-police-departments-employee-of-the-year
01:13 - Village awards 5 new Lansing business licenses in January 2026: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/25/village-awards-5-new-lansing-business-licenses-in-january-2025
02:06 - Sunnybrook School District 171 board denies travel expense, hears project updates: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/24/sunnybrook-school-district-171-board-denies-travel-expense-hears-project-updates
02:51 - Thornton Fractional High School District 215 exploring EMT, CDL summer programs: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/22/thornton-fractional-high-school-district-215-exploring-emt-cdl-summer-programs
03:25 - Promapalooza dresses Lansing-area students for prom, graduation for free: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/26/promapalooza-dresses-lansing-area-students-for-prom-graduation-for-free
03:51 - Lansing Fire Department shares fire, fall prevention tips for older adults: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/27/lansing-fire-department-shares-fire-fall-prevention-tips-for-older-adults
04:35 - Figurines by artist Annie Lee now on permanent display at Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/21/figurines-by-artist-annie-lee-now-on-permanent-display-at-glenwood-lynwood-public-library
05:21 - Upcoming coverage

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