As the holiday season ramps up, so does charitable giving. More donations are made at year end than any other time. As a boost to that effort, nonprofit organizations are increasingly participating in #Giving Tuesday, the annual event on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving — Nov. 27 this year — helping spotlight charitable causes and […]
NAN KORDING
Posted inArticles
ISA to host 11th annual Holiday Farmers Markets
Illinois Stewardship Alliance will host their eleventh annual Holiday Farmers Markets in Springfield this year on Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Expo Building and Saturday, Dec. 16 in the Orr Building on the State Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.Illinois Stewardship Alliance will host their eleventh annual Holiday Farmers Markets in Springfield […]
Posted inArticles
Women in Startups and Investment – Nov 20
If you’re interested in obtaining funding for a startup company, investing in one, or networking with other women who are engaged in startups, Innovate Springfield is hosting a program on Women in Startups and Investment from 4-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20. Innovate Springfield will be facilitating a conversation with women who have started, scaled, […]
Posted inArticles
Downtown Kiwanis Club donates to St. John’s Children’s Hospital K-Kart Program
On Nov. 1, HSHS St. John’s Foundation celebrated a $35,000 donation from the Downtown Kiwanis Club of Springfield to fund the HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital K-Kart Program. K-karts are specialized carts that will be utilized in various departments within the children’s hospital. The carts include sensory carts for pediatrics, surgery and the emergency department, […]
Posted inArticles
Jon Austin steps down from SAAC; accepts position with FEMA
Jon Austin, the executive director of Springfield Area Arts Council (SAAC), has stepped down in order to accept a position with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA). In his new role, Austin will be working with FEMA to assist with museum restoration after disasters such as the recent hurricanes and wildfires. Austin joined the Arts […]
Posted inColumns
Gary Hinkle joins Graham & Hyde Architects, Inc.
Gary Hinkle has joined the staff of Graham & Hyde Architects, Inc. Hinkle brings almost 20 years of previous architectural experience in the visual arts and the architectural profession to Graham & Hyde and previously worked for Nudo Products, J.H. Petty & Associates and Hurwitz Enterprises. “Gary brings a unique set of attributes to Graham […]
Posted inColumns
Building permit roundup – Nov 9
Capital City Trust, C/O Mid-America Asset Management has obtained a commercial remodeling permit for AMC Springfield 8, located at 2945 S. Dirksen Parkway. The permit covers interior and exterior remodeling, MEP renovations, fixtures furnishings and equipment replacement. The contractor is Madison, Wisconsin-based Tri-North Builders, and the project is valued at $2,247,973. Shop N Save, Inc. […]
Posted inArticles
Public hearing on Springfield’s comprehensive plan Nov 16
On Monday, Oct. 16, Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder announced the 2017-2037 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Springfield: Forging a New Legacy. The plan’s steering committee was compromised of city staff and citizen members, in partnership with the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission. The proposed plan is currently available for review online at the City […]
Posted inArticles
Building permit roundup – Nov. 1
The following building and zoning permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Oct. 23, 2017 and Oct. 29, 2017: U.S. Bank has obtained a permit for commercial demolition at 3009 S. Dirksen Parkway. The permit covers the removal of a kiosk ATM building, removal of a concrete island, and lot repair with compacted […]
Posted inColumns
St. Johns Hospital brings Project Fit America to Dubois Elementary
On Tuesday, Oct. 24, HSHS St. John’s Hospital officials and Springfield Public School District 186 administrators, teachers and students gathered at Dubois Elementary School to celebrate the launch of Project Fit America. St. John’s Hospital has sponsored the Project Fit America Wellness Grant Initiative in area schools since 2013, when the program was introduced at […]
Posted inArticles
Key housing market indicators went up in September
According to the Capital Area REALTORS Multiple Listing Service, September statistics indicate a year-over-year increases in a variety of arenas, including closed sales, median sale price and days on market. The September statistics also show declines in new listings, pending sales, and the inventory of homes available for sale. In September 2017, the median home […]
Posted inArticles
Home décor and apparel retailer Gordmans is hiring for the holidays
Despite the bankruptcy announcement made earlier this year by Stage Stores Inc., the parent company of national apparel and home décor retailer Gordmans, the Springfield Gordmans store, located at 3231 S. Veterans Parkway, will remain open to deal-seeking shoppers throughout the holiday season. Gordmans is known for selling high quality, brand-name products at discounted prices, […]