Memorial Learning Center renamed to recognize his years of service When Ed Curtis arrived at Springfield Memorial Hospital in 1975 as a new nursing graduate, he had no idea he was beginning a 50-year career that would culminate as president and CEO. Curtis, a native of Springfield and a graduate of Lanphier High School, had […]
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Feast Buffet
Located near the intersection of Wabash Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard, Feast Buffet offers an expansive, all-you-can-eat dining experience featuring a mix of Asian and American cuisines. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant appears to be a popular destination for those looking for variety at an affordable price. The entrance fee is $11.99 for lunch […]
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Hire for merit with equal employment opportunity
I was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. If you’ve been to Lambeau Field, you know that the energy of the crowd and the overall aura is unparalleled. If you sit down next to me at a Packers’ game wearing green and gold or with a big block of foam cheese on your head, it doesn’t […]
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Bonni Waters retiring from JREDC
Bonni Waters is retiring after nearly three decades with the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation. Her journey with the JREDC began in 1996 as an administrative assistant. Over the years, her role evolved, first to market research analyst and eventually to vice president. Waters has helped to shape the organization’s strategies, ensuring that Jacksonville and the […]
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Honey Baked Ham plans Springfield expansion
The Honey Baked Ham Company has set its sights on Springfield. “We started to look at markets across the county that we felt were the top markets that we wanted to be in, and Springfield is at the top of the list,” said Eric Edwards, who handles franchise development for the Georgia-based company. “The location, […]
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Building permits – March 17 to March 23
Memorial Health System received a commercial remodel permit for 701 N. First St. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.99 million. Third Monroe LLC % Andrew Fendrich received a commercial remodel permit for 305/307 E. Monroe St. Contractor is Third Monroe LLC % Andrew Fendrich and the project is valued at […]
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Ed Curtis to retire after 50-year career at Memorial Health
When Ed Curtis arrived at Springfield Memorial Hospital in 1975 as a new nursing graduate, he had no idea he was beginning a 50-year career that would culminate as president and CEO. Curtis, a native of Springfield and a graduate of Lanphier High School, had been inspired to become a registered nurse after witnessing the […]
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Primo Designs acquires Decatur company
Primo Designs, a Springfield-based business providing branded wearables and promotional items, has acquired Star Silkscreen Designs, a similar company based in Decatur. Star Silkscreen, founded in 1983 by Karen Ragee, will maintain operations at its Decatur facility with Ragee continuing to lead the location. Primo Designs, 2417 North Grand Ave. East, was founded in 1985 by […]
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Iris & Ivy to close
At 85 years old, Betty Salisbury says she’s finally ready to retire and close Iris & Ivy, the boutique she’s operated for decades. “I started with $50 and a booth at the Country Lace craft mall,” she said of her initial venture with a few other ladies. “We were just looking for something to do. […]
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Former Sportsman’s Lounge demolished to make way for apartment complex
It’s been more than a year since Sportsman’s Lounge served its last pork tenderloin, and the building at 229 W. Mason St. is being demolished to make way for a new development. The building, originally used as a livery stable, was constructed in the late 1800s. It later became a bar that operated under various […]
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Vine & Rind to open on west side
Chelsey Ziebler launched Ta Da Catering three years ago, and the business is now expanding to include a brick-and-mortar location with additional offerings. “Vine & Rind will be our storefront for wine and cheese,” Ziebler said. “The front of our space will be a store with wine for sale and a few different kinds of […]
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DOGE cuts come to Springfield
Springfield business owner John Chiang received a letter March 10 that landlords dread: a tenant is breaking its lease. The tenant is the U.S. government’s Department of Labor, which rents office space on the second floor of the building at 3161 W. White Oaks Drive. The building is owned by Chiang, 82, who also owns […]