Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
LANSING, Ill. — It's Friday, April 24, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Mentioned in the Video
Former TF North coach pleads guilty, gts 6 years in student sex assault case: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/17/former-tf-north-coach-pleads-guilty-gts-6-years-in-student-sex-assault-case
‘What a Trustee is Supposed to Be’: Thornton Township trustees praise Chris Gonzalez’s legacy at first meeting since his death: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/23/what-a-trustee-is-supposed-to-be-thornton-township-trustees-praise-chris-gonzalezs-legacy-at-first-meeting-since-his-death
Thornton Township approves 2026-27 budgets, including $1.5 million tax rebate: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/22/thornton-township-approves-2026-27-budgets-including-1-5-million-tax-rebate
Walking trail construction begins at Mildred Burt Nature Center in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/22/walking-trail-construction-begins-at-mildred-burt-nature-center-in-lansing
D’s Peapod closes; ‘Lucki East’ planned for 171st Street location in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/21/ds-peapod-closes-lucki-east-planned-for-171st-street-location-in-lansing
Sunnybrook School District 171 tables transportation decision after board split: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/22/sunnybrook-school-district-171-tables-transportation-decision-after-board-split
Heritage Middle School breaks ground on new track, soccer field in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/21/heritage-middle-school-breaks-ground-on-new-track-soccer-field-in-lansing
‘158 Strong’: Memorial Junior High School sends five to state science fair: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/23/158-strong-memorial-junior-high-school-sends-five-to-state-science-fair
Memorial Junior High celebrates new NJHS inductees at candlelighting ceremony: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/20/memorial-junior-high-celebrates-new-njhs-inductees-at-candlelighting-ceremony
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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.
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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 24, 2026. Meredith Shamburger gives a weekly roundup of news published at The Lansing Journal in a new video.
Mentioned in the Video
Former TF North coach pleads guilty, gts 6 years in student sex assault case: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/17/former-tf-north-coach-pleads-guilty-gts-6-years-in-student-sex-assault-case
‘What a Trustee is Supposed to Be’: Thornton Township trustees praise Chris Gonzalez’s legacy at first meeting since his death: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/23/what-a-trustee-is-supposed-to-be-thornton-township-trustees-praise-chris-gonzalezs-legacy-at-first-meeting-since-his-death
Thornton Township approves 2026-27 budgets, including $1.5 million tax rebate: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/22/thornton-township-approves-2026-27-budgets-including-1-5-million-tax-rebate
Walking trail construction begins at Mildred Burt Nature Center in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/22/walking-trail-construction-begins-at-mildred-burt-nature-center-in-lansing
D’s Peapod closes; ‘Lucki East’ planned for 171st Street location in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/21/ds-peapod-closes-lucki-east-planned-for-171st-street-location-in-lansing
Sunnybrook School District 171 tables transportation decision after board split: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/22/sunnybrook-school-district-171-tables-transportation-decision-after-board-split
Heritage Middle School breaks ground on new track, soccer field in Lansing: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/21/heritage-middle-school-breaks-ground-on-new-track-soccer-field-in-lansing
‘158 Strong’: Memorial Junior High School sends five to state science fair: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/23/158-strong-memorial-junior-high-school-sends-five-to-state-science-fair
Memorial Junior High celebrates new NJHS inductees at candlelighting ceremony: thelansingjournal.org/2026/04/20/memorial-junior-high-celebrates-new-njhs-inductees-at-candlelighting-ceremony
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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.
=========
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
