Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, April 17, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Mentioned in the Video
Bloom Township appoints Gino DiNuzzo as trustee following Alice Peterson’s resignation: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/15/bloom-township-appoints-gino-dinuzzo-as-trustee-following-alice-petersons-resignation
Thornton Township confirms data breach that included some residents’ personal information: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/14/thornton-township-confirms-data-breach-that-included-some-residents-personal-information
Thornton Township residents question lack of communication, budgets at annual meeting: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/16/thornton-township-residents-question-lack-of-communication-budgets-at-annual-meeting
Proposed 2026-27 Thornton Township budgets: $19.2M for general fund, 2 deficit funds: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/13/proposed-2026-27-thornton-township-budgets-19-2m-for-general-fund-2-deficit-funds
Lansing Boy Scout honored for quick thinking, saving neighbor in Christmas Eve attack: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/14/lansing-boy-scout-honored-for-quick-thinking-saving-neighbor-in-christmas-eve-attack
Lansing Meals on Wheels needs drivers, kitchen help: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/16/lansing-meals-on-wheels-needs-drivers-kitchen-help
A Community for Everyone: LARC marks 70 years of helping people with developmental disabilities: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/11/a-community-for-everyone-larc-marks-70-years-of-helping-people-with-developmental-disabilities
‘Dress Out the Box’ initiative aims to provide free prom attire to Calumet City students: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/17/dress-out-the-box-initiative-aims-to-provide-free-prom-attire-to-calumet-city-students
Daughter uses Little Walter’s blues legacy to promote respiratory health with harmonicas: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/12/daughter-uses-little-walters-blues-legacy-to-promote-respiratory-health-with-harmonicas
Small Rocks, Big Impact: Students spread hope across Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/15/small-rocks-big-impact-students-spread-hope-across-lansing
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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:
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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.
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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.
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LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, April 17, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Mentioned in the Video
Bloom Township appoints Gino DiNuzzo as trustee following Alice Peterson’s resignation: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/15/bloom-township-appoints-gino-dinuzzo-as-trustee-following-alice-petersons-resignation
Thornton Township confirms data breach that included some residents’ personal information: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/14/thornton-township-confirms-data-breach-that-included-some-residents-personal-information
Thornton Township residents question lack of communication, budgets at annual meeting: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/16/thornton-township-residents-question-lack-of-communication-budgets-at-annual-meeting
Proposed 2026-27 Thornton Township budgets: $19.2M for general fund, 2 deficit funds: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/13/proposed-2026-27-thornton-township-budgets-19-2m-for-general-fund-2-deficit-funds
Lansing Boy Scout honored for quick thinking, saving neighbor in Christmas Eve attack: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/14/lansing-boy-scout-honored-for-quick-thinking-saving-neighbor-in-christmas-eve-attack
Lansing Meals on Wheels needs drivers, kitchen help: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/16/lansing-meals-on-wheels-needs-drivers-kitchen-help
A Community for Everyone: LARC marks 70 years of helping people with developmental disabilities: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/11/a-community-for-everyone-larc-marks-70-years-of-helping-people-with-developmental-disabilities
‘Dress Out the Box’ initiative aims to provide free prom attire to Calumet City students: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/17/dress-out-the-box-initiative-aims-to-provide-free-prom-attire-to-calumet-city-students
Daughter uses Little Walter’s blues legacy to promote respiratory health with harmonicas: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/12/daughter-uses-little-walters-blues-legacy-to-promote-respiratory-health-with-harmonicas
Small Rocks, Big Impact: Students spread hope across Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/15/small-rocks-big-impact-students-spread-hope-across-lansing
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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
