Jason Piscia, digital managing editor of The State Journal-Register, has been named the new director of the University of Illinois Springfield’s Public Affairs Reporting master’s degree program. He will replace longtime director Charles N. Wheeler III, who recently retired after leading the program for 26 years. “I’m honored and humbled to have the opportunity to […]
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Summer social
Local First Springfield will hold a summer social on Thursday, June 27 at Bank of Springfield, 3400 Wabash Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. Both members and guests are welcome to attend the free event, which includes drinks and appetizers. However, advance reservations are requested by booking tickets online at www.illinoistimestix.com.
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Transportation and Industrial Expo
Lincoln Land Community College’s hands-on training programs will be showcased at the first-ever Transportation and Industrial Expo Tuesday, July 16, from 6-8 p.m. Prospective students will be able to learn about the many LLCC degree and certificate opportunities that can launch careers in the transportation and industrial fields. The free event will be held in […]
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CBD Botanicals expands operations
After just six months in business, CBD Botanicals is expanding to another community and owner Jim Weddigen said other locations are also in the works. In January, SBJ reported that CBD Botanicals had opened at 2536 S. Koke Mill Rd. in Springfield, and a second location is now slated to open in late July or […]
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Building permit roundup – June 17 – June 23
BY STACIE LEWIS Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 17 and June 23, 2019. Memorial Health Systems obtained a commercial remodel permit for a therapy pool infill at 3132 Old Jacksonville Rd. The project is valued at $65,000. A remodel permit for another therapy pool infill at […]
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Latin American restaurant to open
Luis Morales is preparing to open Roots Latin Grill at 4721 W. Wabash in Springfield, and he says the new restaurant will reflect his own Bolivian roots. “The idea behind this restaurant is that Latin American food in Springfield is just Mexican food. I’m trying to get more of my background from South America and […]
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Garren Burton joins Prairie Eye and LASIK Center and Prairie Spa
Garren Burton is the new director of operations and practice administrator at Prairie Eye and LASIK Center and Prairie Spa. He will be based out of the main office in Springfield, overseeing all 10 offices throughout central Illinois. Most recently, Burton served as the senior practice manager for The LASIK Vision Institute in Austin, Texas, […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts is set to open
It’s been several years in the making, but the Dunkin’ Donuts at 2730 S. Sixth St. is finally preparing to open. In April 2017, SBJ reported that Nick Bhatt, owner of the existing Dunkin’ Donuts franchise at 102 Chatham Rd. in Springfield, was seeking approval to develop an outlot in the Habitat for Humanity parking […]
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New restaurants to open
Two new restaurants are preparing to open in the 200 block of South Fifth St. in downtown Springfield. In April, SBJ reported that Tacology 101 was closing its second location at 210 S. Fifth St., next to Floyd’s Thirst Parlor, which was previously occupied by the sushi restaurant Stop and Roll. The space will now reopen […]
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Illinois State Museum director appointed
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko has been appointed director of the Illinois State Museum by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The appointment is the result of a nationwide search by a special committee of the State Museum board. “We’re extremely excited to have Cinnamon on board as the new director of the Illinois State Museum,” said […]
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Momentum on Main Street workshop
Downtown Springfield, Inc. is holding a workshop on Wednesday, June 26 entitled “Momentum on Main Street: What to Know Before You Buy” from 4-5:30 p.m. at The Incubator, 11 W. Old State Capitol Plaza. Have you thought about purchasing a downtown building or investing in a downtown property? In this how-to session produced by DSI’s […]
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Building permit roundup – June 3 – June 9
BY STACIE LEWIS Strategic Lincoln LLC in care of Strategic Properties of NA obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 520 S. Second St. Vertical Limit is the contractor and the project is valued at $15,000. 4590 Industrial Dr., Inc. obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 4596 S. Industrial Ave. AMF Electrical Contractor […]