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    Jun 26, 9:00AM
    Jerome plans to create TIF district
    District 186 is opposed but can’t veto it
    by Dean Olsen
    An average of 25,000 to 27,000 cars drive on Wabash Avenue through Jerome each day, making that stretch of road one of the busiest in the Springfield area. The commercial and retail corridor appears... Read More 
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Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years

By David Blanchette

May 28, 2025

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 commitment to the company motto: "experience is everything."

Image: Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years

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  • Coltin Cunningham launches Alpha Dog Inspections

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 25, 2025
    Image: Coltin Cunningham launches Alpha Dog Inspections
  • Jerk Shop Go closes

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 23, 2025
    Image: Jerk Shop Go closes
  • Building permits – June 16 to June 22

    By sbjadmin

    Jun 23, 2025
    Image: Building permits – June 16 to June 22
  • Memorial Health names chief information officer

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 21, 2025
    Image: Memorial Health names chief information officer
  • Wellman Financial Services and Cornerstone Financial Services merge

    Brandon Wellman, Matthew Hutton and Ryan Kaiser form Navigator Wealth Strategies

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 20, 2025
    Image: Wellman Financial Services and Cornerstone Financial Services merge
  • Maureen Faller joins Brown, Hay & Stephens

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 18, 2025
    Image: Maureen Faller joins Brown, Hay & Stephens
  • Joey McLaughlin leaving WTAX

    Will join Illinois Department of Public Health

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 17, 2025
    Image: Joey McLaughlin leaving WTAX
  • Vondra Social House to open this fall

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 16, 2025
    Image: Vondra Social House to open this fall
  • Building permits – June 9 to June 15

    By sbjadmin

    Jun 16, 2025
    Image: Building permits – June 9 to June 15
  • Simplex sells to Canadian company

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 13, 2025
    Image: Simplex sells to Canadian company
  • Entertainment complex with food court under construction in Legacy Pointe

    Legends Entertainment scheduled to open first quarter of 2026

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 12, 2025
    Image: Entertainment complex with food court under construction in Legacy Pointe
  • Groundbreaking for Friendly Honda expansion

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 11, 2025
    Image: Groundbreaking for Friendly Honda expansion
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  • City Council has a tiff over TIFs

    By Maggie Dougherty

    Jun 26, 2025
    Image: City Council has a tiff over TIFs
  • Look to modern manufacturing for high-paying, high-impact careers

    By Nancy Sweet

    Jun 26, 2025
    Image: Look to modern manufacturing for high-paying, high-impact careers
  • Route 66

    Monetizing the Mother Road

    By Adrian Dater

    Jun 26, 2025
    Image: Route 66
  • Jerome plans to create TIF district

    District 186 is opposed but can’t veto it

    By Dean Olsen

    Jun 26, 2025
    Image: Jerome plans to create TIF district
  • Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Award winners

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 24, 2025
    Image: Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Award winners
  • State budget includes $4.5 million for Capitol Airport

    Money earmarked for capital project funding

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 21, 2025
    Image: State budget includes $4.5 million for Capitol Airport
  • Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes

    It’s the largest budget in state history despite cuts and freezes

    By Ben Szalinski

    Jun 18, 2025
    Image: Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes
  • Armory renovation plans detailed

    Second phase, to take two or three years, estimated at $160 million

    By Logan Bricker

    Jun 9, 2025
    Image: Armory renovation plans detailed
  • A plan to save downtown

    County and city officials want to expand BOS Center and build a new hotel

    By Dean Olsen

    Jun 5, 2025
    Image: A plan to save downtown
  • Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers

    Governor says he’ll sign legislation that seeks to regulate third-party insurers

    By PETER HANCOCK, Capitol News Illinois

    Jun 4, 2025
    Image: Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
  • Two Springfield attorneys have law licenses suspended

    Third attorney who was part of inspector general’s report is still practicing

    By Scott Reeder

    Jun 2, 2025
    Image: Two Springfield attorneys have law licenses suspended
  • Public meeting for Third Street Corridor redevelopment project

    By Michelle Ownbey

    May 28, 2025
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