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Rail consolidation a long time coming 

Construction for Springfield’s Rail Improvement Project began in 2014 with construction of an underpass at Carpenter and 10th streets and the final phase will begin next…

Regulations change for disadvantaged businesses

Federal regulations changed in October for all businesses seeking contracts as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Those businesses now need…

Diane Rutledge receives First Citizen Award

Dr. Diane Rutledge is the 63rd recipient of Springfield’s prestigious First Citizen Award. A lifelong educator, mentor and community leader, Rutledge has dedicated more than five…

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IDOT to host job fair Nov. 6

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Thursday, Nov. 6, in Springfield. The fair will be held…

Attend the 15 Under Fifteen reception

Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank are hosting a reception and awards ceremony to recognize the small businesses who were…


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