Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for a whole week, April 29-May 5, and explore the amazing taco and nacho dishes area chefs have created at these participating restaurants. Many locations will also offer signature Tequila Herradura or el Jimador margaritas. Find more details at 217FoodWeek.com and download your 217 Taco, Nacho & Margarita Week passport to […]
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Green Hyundai to hold grand opening for new dealership
The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of the new Green Hyundai dealership at 601 W. Stanford Ave. on Friday, March 22, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Green Family Stores opened the doors of its new 30,000-square-foot Hyundai dealership Nov. 1. The Stanford Avenue location is one of five prototypes nationwide to roll out the […]
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USPS announces plans to redirect Springfield mail to St. Louis
In a significant development impacting Springfield and neighboring communities, the United States Postal Service has announced a network consolidation plan that will have far-reaching effects. As part of this plan, 58 Processing and Distribution Centers in smaller communities are slated to be converted to Local Mail Processing Centers. There is a proposed decision to redirect […]
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Explore opportunities for your future
Ever catch yourself wondering what the future holds for yourself or a loved one? Imagining the future can be a powerful drive for change. This kind of visualization can help us be positive, enhance a sense of purpose and begin to set goals. When it comes to turning these thoughts into reality, sometimes the hardest […]
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Nominations open for Good as Gold awards program
Nominations are now being accepted for the Good as Gold awards program, recognizing those that make Springfield a great place to live and thrive through their spirit of service in the Springfield community. The University of Illinois Springfield, the Junior League of Springfield and United Way of Central Illinois will host the 16th Annual Springfield […]
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Compass for Kids to hold ribbon cutting for new office
Compass for Kids is holding a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at noon to celebrate its new office space. Compass recently purchased a building at 1201 S. Fourth St. after experiencing significant growth and hiring several new staff members. “We had outgrown what Central Baptist Church could offer us; we’ve been […]
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217 Italian Week happening Nov. 6-12
Enjoy the new 217 Food Week, celebrating all things Italian, from Nov. 6-12. Sample featured dishes at Bella Milano, Curve Inn, Legacy Pointe Eatery, Main Gate Bar & Grill and Razzo’s Family Pizzeria. This food week allows restaurants the opportunity to set their own dish price, which range from $9-$14. Some locations offer to-go orders, […]
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Downtown Springfield, Inc. presents awards
New businesses as well as many familiar names were recognized at the 30th annual Downtown Springfield, Inc. awards held Oct. 18 at the BOS Center. Isringhausen Imports also announced the recipient of the 2023 DRIVE Grant, created to benefit new and soon-to-open small businesses in the downtown area. The inaugural $20,000 grant was awarded last […]
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Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation presents annual awards
Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) Vice Chairman Kai Schnitker honored the recipients of JREDC’s two annual awards during the organization’s investor appreciation event held at Twisted Tree Music Hall in Jacksonville on Oct 4. Since 1990, JREDC’s Existing Industry Committee has presented the Industry of the Year Award to a company exhibiting outstanding business […]
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Express Employment offering complimentary webinar, “Maximizing Performance Reviews in the 21st Century”
Express Employment Professionals, in partnership with Frontline Training Solutions, is offering a complimentary webinar, “Maximizing Performance Reviews in the 21st Century,” on Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional performance reviews often fall short in providing the timely and proactive feedback that employees crave. These reviews tend to be backward-looking, assessing […]
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Travelers Kitchen to hold grand opening Sept. 8
Travelers Kitchen, a restaurant specializing in African cuisine, has been open since April but is now planning a Sept. 8 grand opening to roll out its expanded menu and extended operating hours. “We’ve been up and running with a limited menu,” said owner Ansumana Darboe. “We’ve been trying it out to see what the community […]
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CILCSA to host workshop on “The Intangible It”
The Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) is hosting a workshop on “The Intangible It,” featuring Jack Stahlmann, on Thursday, Oct. 5. Stahlmann, also known as the “don’t flinch guy,” inspires organizations by sharing the lessons he has learned in Los Angeles as an actor, producer, director, and of course, a waiter. By sharing humorous […]