It had been a bit since core group of golf guys had gotten together. So, the call went out and, being the food reviewer, I was appointed the location manager. It was a title that was called into jeopardy. Having heard good things about Palermo’s, it seemed liked a good call for the group. But […]
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Posted inMedical News
Springfield community mental health center to open
Chicago-based nonprofit Envision Unlimited will be hosting a grand opening for its Springfield community mental health center, at 1306 S. Sixth St., Oct. 30. Services offered are geared toward people with mental health challenges and disabilities. The center will accept both Medicaid and Blue Cross patients. Envision Unlimited already owns and operates the Hope Springs […]
Posted inProfessional Development
One hiring manager or 15?
Recruiting a chief executive officer or executive director is a high-impact decision. When a board of directors is involved, the process can be complex. Recently, HR Full Circle helped several corporate and nonprofit boards recruit their next leaders. Here’s how we navigated the searches with clarity, alignment and trust. 1. Meet the whole boardBefore anything […]
Posted inPhilanthropy
Ringing in the holidays
The long-standing Salvation Army tradition of red kettles and bell ringing kicks off from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15 at White Oaks Mall. Jeff Eddy, corps officer and envoy of The Salvation Army Clear Lake Corps and Community Center, said the public event will have Capitol Big Band and other musical groups, crafts, face painting […]
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Free speech 101
The principle of free speech is a cornerstone of American democracy, enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It guarantees that “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech,” basically protecting an individual’s right to express ideas, opinions and beliefs without government interference. Yet, when it comes to the workplace, […]
Posted inBuilding Permits
Building permits – Oct. 20 to Oct. 26
Chicago Title Trust As Trustee TR 800236605 received a commercial remodel permit for 601 Bruns Lane. Contractor is Santosha Inc. and the project is valued at $250,000. Blackstone Group-Vehovic LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2349 W. Monroe St. Contractor is Jeremy Mizeur and the project is valued at $24,000. Bridge Real Estate LLC […]
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Q&A With Marion Richter
Marion Richter moved to Springfield in 1973 and began her long career at Springfield Marine Bank. When Bank One purchased Springfield Marine she was named community market retail manager for the Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin area before becoming city executive for the Springfield offices in 1998. She retired from that position in 2001, which was […]
Posted inPeople on the Move
Nicholas Koch joins Troxell
Nicholas Koch has joined Troxell as an insurance consultant. “I know Steve Hewell through the United Way (board of directors), and he had talked to me about it casually,” Koch said. “Then Jake Rourke introduced me to a lot of people here to have those conversations.” Koch most recently spent five years working for TechGuard […]
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Lincoln Memorial Hospital names CEO
Tamar Kutz has been named president and CEO of Lincoln Memorial Hospital, effective Oct. 27. Kutz, a Lincoln resident, has been with Memorial Health since 2010, most recently as vice president for quality and operations at Decatur Memorial Hospital. She had also served earlier this year as DMH’s interim president and CEO. As LMH president […]
Posted inComings & Goings
Quiznos closes
Springfield’s only freestanding Quiznos has closed, although the sandwich shop still has a satellite location on the Lincoln Land Community College campus that operates under different ownership. The Quiznos at 2701 W. Lawrence Ave. had been in operation since 2004 before closing last week. When the restaurant first opened, the space at the corner of […]
Posted inBuilding Permits
Building permits – Oct. 13 to Oct. 19
Be Neighbors Affordable Housing For Veterans Inc. received a commercial permit for 2835 Stanton St. Contractor is R.D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. and the project is valued at $4.26 million. Illinois Prairie Properties LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2475 W. Monroe St. Contractor is Illinois Prairie Properties LLC and the project is valued […]
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New owner for White Oaks Plaza
White Oaks Plaza, a shopping center on the west side of Springfield, has been sold for nearly $50 million. The center is situated immediately west of Veteran’s Parkway and across from White Oaks Mall. The 320,933-square-foot retail development is anchored with Kohl’s and a Harvest Market grocery store. It includes more than 50 retailers, including three […]