A hotel in downtown Springfield announced yesterday that guests can now use their smartphones to check in and access their rooms without a separate key. The President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – A Double Tree by Hilton announced its initiative Nov. 30, saying it’s the first hotel in Springfield to offer such services. It’s a commercial […]
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Fairhills Shopping Center sold to new owner
Fairhills Shopping Center has a new owner and a new vision following a sale this month. Changes at Fairhills could include new national retailers and a reconfiguration of some retail space. Fairhills is on Springfield’s northeast side, bounded by Washington Street, Chatham Road and Monroe Avenue. It hosts a handful of restaurants, a County Market […]
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New Business Listings – December 2016
Chavours Media 70 Providence Lane 415-0525 Owner: Dennis Z. Chavours It’s The Simple Life 400 Lexington Drive, Rochester 416-0302 Owner: Christan N. Neff Kennedy Sue 4834 Longfellow Dr. 502-3775 Owner: Rebecca Knobloch Elite Cleaning 2056 Skipton Road 816-8892 Owner: Denika D. Johnson Crazy Fox Trucking 2229 S. Martin Luther King Dr. 220-9791 Owner: Dale W. […]
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Country Lane Memory Care
Small town assisted living By Scott Faingold “When I was 16 years old, my grandma was very sick, and she was unable to speak,” says Cari Claussen, founder of Country Lane Memory Care in Riverton. “She was in a Springfield nursing home and the care was not good. I always said that if I ever […]
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2016 Springfield Preservation Awards
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln & Springfield Business Journal present 2016 SPRINGFIELD PRESERVATION AWARDS JOIN US FOR THIS EVENT AT THE ELIJAH ILES HOUSE Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 7 5 P.M. COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES 6 P.M. AWARDS CEREMONY Admission: Guests are asked to make a donation to Historic Preservation Fund, CFLL. RSVP to […]
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Being AWARE of one’s surroundings
Local woman invents app for vision-impaired By Gabe House Rasha Said’s son describes AWARE as “a sign you can hear.” The free Android and iOS app, created by Said, is for the blind and vision-impaired with all information conveyed by voice to the user. Utilizing iBeacons placed in specific areas and containing configurable information, AWARE […]
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New business listings for August
Painting by Owens 5218 S. 2nd St. 553-5938 Owner: William W. Owens II Outsiders BBQ LLC 1908 S. Spring St. 691-1369 Owner: Lorne T. Grady Pressure Washer Warehouse 14272 Frazee Road, Divernon 309-657-1491 Owner: Holzwarth Family Enterprises, LLC Rita Brummett Consulting 14929 Bab Road, Auburn 891-4580 Owner: Rita M. Brummett The Shoppe 2277 N. Grand […]
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Federal grant kickstarts new SIU training
To better address all aspects of patients’ health, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is thinking differently. “Think beyond the individual patient office visit,” said Janet Albers, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. “Health workers must take a population health approach to caring for patients. That means understanding how […]
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Cardiologist joins SIU Medical School
Abhishek K. Kulkarni, MD, has joined the faculty of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine as an assistant professor in the division of cardiology. He is also a member of SIU HealthCare, the School’s group practice. Before joining SIU, Kulkarni completed a cardiovascular fellowship and internal medicine residency at Guthrie Clinic/Robert Packer Hospital (2016, 2012) […]
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WindSolarUSA launches initiative to promote solar energy in Spring?eld
In an effort to continue to help make Springfield “green” for homeowners and businesses, WindSolarUSA is launching a group purchasing initiative called “Go Solar Springfield.” An informational session is currently scheduled at Café Moxo on August 25. The overall program – described as a “one-stop shop” for those interested in utilizing solar energy – uses American-made modules and […]
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Sikich announces CPA promotions in Springfield office
Professional services firm Sikich LLP has recently announced promotions in the firm’s accounting practice. Craig Fiorito, CPA, and Danielle Caldwell, CPA, were promoted to Audit Managers. Fiorito was promoted from Supervisor to Audit Manager. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Illinois College and his master’s in accounting from the University of Illinois Springfield. He has […]
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Hickory Point Bank appoints Dave Brandon
Hickory Point Bank has announced the appointment of Dave Brandon as an associate in its trust and wealth management group. In addition to trust account management, Brandon will develop new business in the areas of trust, shareholder services, investment management, and farm management. “Dave is a great addition to our team and we are confident […]