Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 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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View Nuha Abdessalam's full video: youtu.be/0Z3MytH9xBQ

You can find all of The Lansing Journal's election coverage at thelansingjournal.org/category/march-17-2026-primaries/.

Early voting runs through March 16. Election Day is March 17.

Voters can vote at any early voting site in Cook County: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/02/heres-how-to-vote-early-in-the-march-17-primary-election

And if you're not registered to vote, you can still register and vote during this election: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/13/elections-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-registering-to-vote

Locally, contested races include:

— Thornton Township Democratic Committeeperson: thelansingjournal.org/2026/03/06/elections-stephanie-wiedeman-challenging-napoleon-harris-to-lead-thornton-township-democratic-party-organization

— 5th District Commissioner, Cook County: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/14/elections-two-vying-for-5th-district-commissioner-seat-in-cook-county

— Several local, state and national races: thelansingjournal.org/2026/02/13/elections-whats-on-the-ballot-in-the-march-17-primary-election