Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, May 1, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Mentioned in the Video
Thornton Fractional 215 included in DOJ investigation of ‘sexual orientation and gender ideology content’ instruction: thelansingjournal.org/2026/05/01/thornton-fractional-high-school-district-215-included-in-doj-investigation-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-ideology-content-instruction
10-year-old on scooter struck by vehicle Thursday in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/24/10-year-old-on-scooter-struck-by-vehicle-thursday-in-lansing
Thornton Township board approves $12,000 settlement in retaliation case: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/24/thornton-township-board-approves-12000-settlement-in-retaliation-case
Cheers, tears mark Class of 2026 Senior Signing Day at TF South: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/30/cheers-tears-mark-class-of-2026-senior-signing-day-at-tf-south
Cook County homeowners have until May 15 to apply for property tax exemptions: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/30/cook-county-homeowners-have-until-may-15-to-apply-for-property-tax-exemptions
Village of Lansing awards 5 new business licenses in March 2026: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/29/village-of-lansing-awards-5-new-business-licenses-in-march-2026
Lansing Public Library planning $1.9 million renovation for new elevator, bathrooms: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/27/lansing-public-library-planning-1-9-million-renovation-for-new-elevator-bathrooms
Lansing Public Library’s Seed Library helping grow community: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/28/lansing-public-librarys-seed-library-helping-grow-community
Play Ball!: Lansing youth baseball, softball leagues celebrate Opening Day: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/27/play-ball-lansing-youth-baseball-softball-leagues-celebrate-opening-day
Lansing’s Fiyin Ojomalade, 10, already making his mark on the soccer field: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/26/lansings-fiyin-ojomalade-10-already-making-his-mark-on-the-soccer-field
Lansing author explores propaganda, political messaging in 12th book, ‘Deep Fake’: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/26/lansing-author-explores-propaganda-political-messaging-in-12th-book-deep-fake
Lansing History: How Boz Hot Dogs came to Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/25/lansing-history-how-boz-hot-dogs-came-to-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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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.
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LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, May 1, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Mentioned in the Video
Thornton Fractional 215 included in DOJ investigation of ‘sexual orientation and gender ideology content’ instruction: thelansingjournal.org/2026/05/01/thornton-fractional-high-school-district-215-included-in-doj-investigation-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-ideology-content-instruction
10-year-old on scooter struck by vehicle Thursday in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/24/10-year-old-on-scooter-struck-by-vehicle-thursday-in-lansing
Thornton Township board approves $12,000 settlement in retaliation case: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/24/thornton-township-board-approves-12000-settlement-in-retaliation-case
Cheers, tears mark Class of 2026 Senior Signing Day at TF South: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/30/cheers-tears-mark-class-of-2026-senior-signing-day-at-tf-south
Cook County homeowners have until May 15 to apply for property tax exemptions: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/30/cook-county-homeowners-have-until-may-15-to-apply-for-property-tax-exemptions
Village of Lansing awards 5 new business licenses in March 2026: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/29/village-of-lansing-awards-5-new-business-licenses-in-march-2026
Lansing Public Library planning $1.9 million renovation for new elevator, bathrooms: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/27/lansing-public-library-planning-1-9-million-renovation-for-new-elevator-bathrooms
Lansing Public Library’s Seed Library helping grow community: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/28/lansing-public-librarys-seed-library-helping-grow-community
Play Ball!: Lansing youth baseball, softball leagues celebrate Opening Day: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/27/play-ball-lansing-youth-baseball-softball-leagues-celebrate-opening-day
Lansing’s Fiyin Ojomalade, 10, already making his mark on the soccer field: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/26/lansings-fiyin-ojomalade-10-already-making-his-mark-on-the-soccer-field
Lansing author explores propaganda, political messaging in 12th book, ‘Deep Fake’: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/26/lansing-author-explores-propaganda-political-messaging-in-12th-book-deep-fake
Lansing History: How Boz Hot Dogs came to Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/25/lansing-history-how-boz-hot-dogs-came-to-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
