SIU School of Medicine is seeking patients and care partners for clinical trials testing the effectiveness of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. The school’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) is helping to coordinate four separate studies of treatments for memory loss. Two of the trials test existing treatments for patients […]
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Rebound opens new addiction recovery center
Rebound Health Care Systems opened a new facility in Springfield this week. The addiction recovery company cut the ribbon on its new center at 435. W. Washington St. on May 8. Owner Michael Reeves is a licensed clinical social worker and certified drug and alcohol counselor with a master’s degree in social work. In a […]
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SIU names new ortho chief
SIU School of Medicine named a new chief in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery on May 3. Dr. Ryan Pate, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined SIU’s faculty last week as Ortho chief and will also serve as an assistant professor of surgery. Pate specializes in hip and knee reconstruction and shoulder arthroscopy. Pate comes to […]
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Panda Express planned for North Dirksen – Building permit roundup
A new Panda Express Chinese Kitchen is planned for North Dirksen Parkway, according to a building permit issued by the City of Springfield on May 5. The restaurant will be new construction, following the demolition of the closed Royal Buffet at 2730 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractors on the project are Prather Plumbing and Heating […]
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Can co-working work in Springfield?
By Emily Jankauski Starting a business can be expensive. Startup costs alone threaten a business’ potential growth and future success. Co-working spaces offer a professional, low-cost shared environment for startup companies, small businesses, creators and entrepreneurs. Equipped with amenities and a professional atmosphere, co-working spaces supply business professionals with a collaborative working space that suits […]
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Illinois Senate advances update to ‘genetic privacy’ law
By Monica Stabile Legislation that protects employees from having to disclose their genetic testing information to employers was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Illinois Senate. An update to Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act was passed this week, in direct response to controversial legislation in Congress which would allow companies to penalize workers who refuse to […]
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A new vision for an old block
BY PATRICK YEAGLE Dan Senftner practically bursts with excitement when talking about Main Street Square, the public space he helped develop nearly a decade ago in Rapid City, South Dakota. “It’s been over the top – far more than we ever dreamed,” he said. Senftner is president and CEO of Destination Rapid City, a combination […]
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Trane to establish offices in central Illinois
HVAC system manufacturer Trane is establishing offices in Springfield and other central Illinois cities. Mike Rolfes, Trane’s district leader for Springfield, says the move represents a change from independent agents to company-owned offices and parts centers. Trane, one of a handful of brands owned by parent company Ingersoll Rand, has long offered service in Springfield […]
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Home builders protest tax on repair service
By Monica Stabile The Home Builders Association of Illinois spoke out Tuesday against service tax legislation which they say would cause a loss of more than 500 jobs and almost $8 million in state revenue. Meanwhile, the bill’s sponsor says she would change the proposal if other lawmakers would agree. The proposal being considered by […]
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Bachrach closing store at White Oaks Mall after filing for bankruptcy.
Men’s clothing retailer Bachrach is closing its location at White Oaks Mall in Springfield. The closure comes as the company seeks bankruptcy restructuring. Bradley Lipman, director of planning and allocation at Bachrach, says the Springfield location employs five to 10 people and will likely be closed in about three months. Lipman said about 13 Bachrach […]
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Affordable Shred expanding to records storage
Affordable Shred specializes in destroying documents. However, it will soon be able to securely store documents, as well. Based in Buffalo, Affordable Shred is expanding its services and its footprint by reusing the former Victory Hall Bingo building at 750 N. 19th St. as a secure records storage location. The company, which operates mobile shredding […]
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Elston moving State Farm office after 28 years
Jeff Elston. Photo courtesy of State Farm. Jeff Elston started his career selling insurance with State Farm 28 years ago, and his office has been located at 1405 Stevenson Dr. ever since. Now, Elston is moving. His office’s new location will be the former Kloever & Son Jewelry building at 2657 S. Fifth St. Easton […]