The city of Springfield will host an open house from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the Dana-Thomas House to share plans for the proposed Third Street Corridor through Springfield. This project is planned to be developed following the relocation of the Third Street railroad tracks to the 10th Street rail corridor. Explore the latest […]
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From blight to benefit
What Jacksonville needs most is a few more good homes, and that’s the aim of a new development in the center of the city that will turn dilapidated properties into new single family residences and brownstone-type condominiums. A partnership has been formed between local developer Rabbi Rob Thomas, his wife Lauren Thomas, and Springfield-based commercial […]
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Addressing the shortage of affordable homes
U.S. Rep Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, and U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene, a Democratic congresswoman from Washington, have reintroduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to support the financing and development of affordable housing locally and nationwide. LaHood told SBJ, “Just weeks ago we reintroduced the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act using the same language (as the […]
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Woodside/Iron Bridge Road project begins
A groundbreaking ceremony was held May 12 marking the start of a significant project at Woodside and Iron Bridge roads – a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing travel safety in this part of Sangamon County. The $53.3 million project, awarded to Freesen, a division of UCM, Inc., began in mid-April […]
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Q&A with Todd Bringuet
Todd Bringuet is a Springfield native and the fourth generation to be involved in the family business, Ace Sign Company. He and his brother, Scott, and cousin, Cory Boatman, all work for the company founded in 1940 by Franklin G. “Frank” Horn and his wife, Alvina, who began painting signs in the basement of their […]
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Jacksonville biomedical company has worldwide reach
Tucked away on the north edge of Jacksonville, surrounded by farm fields, sits a large facility where a small team assembles the Sensory Sentinel, a game changer in the field of biomedical research. “It’s the only instrument like it in the world,” said Dr. Jeremy Turner, founder and CEO of Turner Scientific and former faculty […]
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Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years
Nelson’s Catering of Springfield was founded in 1995 and began operations from the back of the Williamsville IGA, using a single pickup truck with a camper top to service clients. The business has grown substantially from its humble beginnings and is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a new barbecue menu, online ordering and a continued […]
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New networking groups
The Springfield area has a wide variety of networking groups, some based on specific industries and others open to anyone. Networking groups are about connections between individuals and businesses for the exchanging of ideas, information and resources. They are a platform for career development and business growth. Jeff Dillman, general manager of Masco Packaging & […]
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Jacksonville biomedical company has worldwide reach
Tucked away on the north edge of Jacksonville, surrounded by farm fields, sits a large facility where a small team assembles the Sensory Sentinel, a game changer in the field of biomedical research. “It’s the only instrument like it in the world,” said Dr. Jeremy Turner, founder and CEO of Turner Scientific and former faculty […]
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Women of Influence recipients honored at event
Each year, Springfield Business Journal partners with Security Bank to recognize women from the public and private sectors who have made outstanding contributions to the local community. The recipients are selected from nominations submitted by community members throughout the year. On Tuesday, May 20, Security Bank hosted a reception at Island Bay Yacht Club for […]
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Lawmakers seek to reverse Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel
A growing number of state lawmakers are moving to repeal a 2015 Illinois law penalizing companies that boycott Israel to protest its policies toward Palestinians. Amid concerns about Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza, lawmakers in Springfield supporting human rights for Palestinians have increasingly signed on to legislation opposing the decade-old anti-boycott law. But so far, […]
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Urban farming in Jacksonville
Juan Caballero plants seeds a little differently than most people. “I use my finger to make a hole in the potted soil and that way I can judge how deep the seed will go,” Caballero said. “When I’m in the potting room sometimes I would rather have the light off than on, but it depends […]