Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago

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The Lansing Journal's YouTube channel is being sponsored this month by Lansing Christian School, Melanie Jongsma's alma mater! A solid, faith-based education prepares you for plans you haven’t even dreamed of yet, and it teaches you that we each have a role to play in making the world better. "Lansing Christian School helped make me the person I am today," says Melanie. See what they can do for the kids in your life.
Lansing Christian School:
• 3660 Randolph Street, Lansing, IL 60438
• (708) 474-1700
• facebook.com/LansingChristianSchool
• lansingchristian.org


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It's Friday, March 13, 2026. Here's all the news you may have missed this week.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Sponsorship message
00:25 - Introduction
00:52 - 6-year plea deal extended to former Thornton Fractional coach accused of sexually assaulting student: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/12/6-year-plea-deal-extended-to-thornton-fractional-coach-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-student
01:38 - Increased traffic enforcement
01:56 - Lansing native turns pet project from dental school into children’s book: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/07/lansing-native-turns-pet-project-from-dental-school-into-childrens-book
02:33 - TF South boys basketball looks to future after 9-21 season: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/12/sports-roundup-tf-south-boys-basketball-looks-to-future-after-9-21-season
02:53 - Oak Glen Elementary basketball teams honored at Lansing Village Board meeting: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/11/oak-glen-elementary-basketball-teams-honored-at-lansing-village-board-meeting
03:09 - Lansing School District 158 committee reviews policies at special meeting: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/11/lansing-school-district-158-committee-reviews-policies-at-special-meeting
03:25 - Daycare seeks special-use permit to operate out of Lighthouse Community Church in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/08/daycare-seeks-special-use-permit-to-operate-out-of-lighthouse-community-church-in-lansing
03:43 - Village events, updates discussed at Lansing chamber luncheon: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/13/village-events-updates-discussed-at-lansing-chamber-luncheon
04:07 - Election Day is Tuesday: thelansingjournal.org/category/march-17-2026-primaries
05:52 - Upcoming coverage


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