Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
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
The Lansing Journal relies on three main sources of revenue to fund the local news that keeps our community informed and connected. This week’s video describes those three sources, with a particular focus on local advertisers:
0:00 – Introduction by Melanie Jongsma
0:11 – Link to Meredith’s video summarizing the week’s news: thelansingjournal.org/2026/01/30/the-lansing-journal-weekly-update-jan-30-2026
0:40 – The business behind the articles
1:01 – Revenue stream 1: Reader support (thank you!)
1:26 – Revenue stream 2: Grants (which are possible because of reader support)
2:18 – Revenue stream 3: Local advertisers
3:39 – A shout-out to churches who advertise
4:15 – Thank you to advertisers, no matter what your reason for advertising (see list below)
5:07 – And thank you readers and grant-makers
5:30 – Melanie’s contact info: mjongsma@thelansingjournal.org or sales@thelansingjournal.org
Current advertisers
These local businesses have chosen to shop local with their advertising dollars, and that benefits not only The Lansing Journal but also our whole community. Please support them!
Bethel Church
3500 Glenwood Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-9226
discoverbethel.org
Calumet Bakery
18349 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3700
calumet-bakery.myshopify.com
Freedom Hall
410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0580
freedomhall.org
Hallow Homes
(708) 710-5374
cathy@hallowhomes.com
facebook.com/HALLOWHOMESREALESTATE
hallowhomes.com
HVAC Masters
17940 Chappel Ave, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 251-8773
hvac-masters.com
Living Word Church
2248 186th St, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-4673
facebook.com/LWCLansing
M Horvath Jewelers
3646 Ridge Rd, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5055
mhorvathjewelers.com
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-0525
nisorchestra.org
To learn more about advertising that can connect local businesses with the local community, visit our Advertise page ( thelansingjournal.org/advertise ), or email Melanie directly: mjongsma@thelansingjournal.org.
Reader support
Reader support is the most important source of revenue for The Lansing Journal because it represents local ownership of this local newspaper. Will you sign up today? thelansingjournal.org/donate
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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 but 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 our 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
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
The Lansing Journal relies on three main sources of revenue to fund the local news that keeps our community informed and connected. This week’s video describes those three sources, with a particular focus on local advertisers:
0:00 – Introduction by Melanie Jongsma
0:11 – Link to Meredith’s video summarizing the week’s news: thelansingjournal.org/2026/01/30/the-lansing-journal-weekly-update-jan-30-2026
0:40 – The business behind the articles
1:01 – Revenue stream 1: Reader support (thank you!)
1:26 – Revenue stream 2: Grants (which are possible because of reader support)
2:18 – Revenue stream 3: Local advertisers
3:39 – A shout-out to churches who advertise
4:15 – Thank you to advertisers, no matter what your reason for advertising (see list below)
5:07 – And thank you readers and grant-makers
5:30 – Melanie’s contact info: mjongsma@thelansingjournal.org or sales@thelansingjournal.org
Current advertisers
These local businesses have chosen to shop local with their advertising dollars, and that benefits not only The Lansing Journal but also our whole community. Please support them!
Bethel Church
3500 Glenwood Lansing Rd, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-9226
discoverbethel.org
Calumet Bakery
18349 Torrence Ave, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3700
calumet-bakery.myshopify.com
Freedom Hall
410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0580
freedomhall.org
Hallow Homes
(708) 710-5374
cathy@hallowhomes.com
facebook.com/HALLOWHOMESREALESTATE
hallowhomes.com
HVAC Masters
17940 Chappel Ave, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 251-8773
hvac-masters.com
Living Word Church
2248 186th St, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-4673
facebook.com/LWCLansing
M Horvath Jewelers
3646 Ridge Rd, Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 418-5055
mhorvathjewelers.com
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
1040 Ridge Rd, Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-0525
nisorchestra.org
To learn more about advertising that can connect local businesses with the local community, visit our Advertise page ( thelansingjournal.org/advertise ), or email Melanie directly: mjongsma@thelansingjournal.org.
Reader support
Reader support is the most important source of revenue for The Lansing Journal because it represents local ownership of this local newspaper. Will you sign up today? thelansingjournal.org/donate
=========
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 but 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 our 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
