Melanie Jongsma grew up in Lansing, Illinois, and believes The Lansing Journal has an important role to play in keeping our diverse community informed and connected. She loves learning new things and ...

Paul Czapkowicz has served as a correspondent for the Northwest Indiana Times, so he is familiar with local politics, local business, and local goings-on in general. His training as a teacher gives ...

While the Democratic Caucus was happening in Homewood, I was on assignment in South Holland. I was covering the Republican Caucus ...

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