The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Thursday, Nov. 6, in Springfield. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in IDOT’s Harry R. Hanley Building at 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway. Representatives from IDOT offices and bureaus who oversee both technical and administrative support responsibilities will be available to […]
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Credit union to acquire local bank
Land of Lincoln Credit Union has announced plans to acquire Williamsville State Bank and Trust.While the agreement is contingent on obtaining regulatory and WSB Financial, Ltd. stockholder approvals, the proposed transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both institutions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026. […]
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Credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling
A law that would make Illinois the first jurisdiction in the world to ban financial institutions from charging “interchange fees” on the tax and tip portions of debit and credit card transactions finally got its day in court Oct. 22, nearly 18 months after its passage. U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall’s ruling – expected in […]
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Buildings fail to sell at auction
Both the former Standard Mutual office building in Springfield and the historic Broadgauge restaurant in Petersburg are back on the market after failing to sell at separate auctions last month. “We had a handful of people interested in bidding, but it didn’t come close to the reserve,” said Douglas Pope, owner of the Broadgauge building. […]
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Statewide bus tour promotes manufacturing
The “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour kicked off Oct. 6 at Ace Sign Co. in Springfield, a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center to celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October. In its fourth year, the tour will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers […]
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American Business Club presents $128K to local charities
The American Business Club of Springfield presented more than $128,000 to Springfield-area charities during a Sept. 30 ceremony held on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The funds were raised through ABC’s volunteer efforts at the 2025 Illinois State Fair managing gate admissions for the 11 days of the Fair. This year, ABC made donations to 63 […]
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State to connect small businesses with procurement experts
The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology’s Office of Supplier Diversity and the IT Procurement Office have announced the launch of a new Office Hours program, with the inaugural session scheduled for 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of the “Leveraging Diversity in Technology Procurement” educational series. “We’re launching this Office Hours program […]
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A 120-year history of serving seniors
Nestled in a lush, park-like setting in Girard, 30 miles south of Springfield, sits Courtyard Estates, a senior living facility that offers both independent and assisted living and boasts a story that spans 120 years. The origin of Courtyard Estates goes back to 1900, when the Church of the Brethren of Southern Illinois appointed a […]
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Attend the 15 Under Fifteen reception
Springfield Business Journal and United Community Bank are hosting a reception and awards ceremony to recognize the small businesses who were chosen as this year’s 15 Under Fifteen. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 5-7 p.m. at the United Community Bank located at 1900 W. Iles Avenue in Springfield. There is no […]
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Free workshops to support small businesses
The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is launching a new community-focused workshop series designed to empower entrepreneurs, small business owners and community members with the tools, resources and connections to help them succeed. “Supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses is an important part of economic development, and we’re committed to creating opportunities that uplift and […]
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Myers Building celebrates 100 years
The Myers Building in downtown Springfield celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sept. 8. Mayor Misty Buscher and Ryan McCrady, president and CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, met with Steve Myers and Julie Myers Casper to discuss the history and future of the iconic downtown building. The historic property now has a new owner after […]
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First Citizen program accepting nominations
The First Citizen award program is accepting nominations through Oct. 15, and the winner will be announced at a public event on Nov. 12. The award, which recognizes individuals whose service has significantly contributed to the betterment of the Springfield area, was created in 1963 by Springfield’s Copley-owned newspaper. The award had been associated with […]