The Lansing Journal

Mission

The Lansing Journal builds community in Lansing, Illinois, and surrounding towns by publishing news that keeps people informed and connected.

About our journalism

Why is local news important? Because information makes connection possible, and that’s the foundation of community. The Lansing Journal is the only newspaper in Lansing, IL. Sometimes we break big stories that go viral, but more often we simply inform people about new businesses, or local events, or road closings, or student achievements. This kind of local information allows people to connect and get involved and know each other. Keeping our diverse community informed and connected — that’s how The Lansing Journal is Building Community.

Reader testimonies provide anecdotal evidence that we are accomplishing our mission and vision. People tell us they shop local, try new restaurants, attend meetings, donate to local charities, contact their trustees, welcome veterans home, and recycle correctly — all because of what they read in The Lansing Journal.