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    People on the Move
    Jun 17, 8:49AM
    Joey McLaughlin leaving WTAX
    Will join Illinois Department of Public Health
    By Michelle Ownbey
    Joey McLaughlin, the longtime Morning Newswatch radio host on WTAX, is leaving to join the Illinois Department of Public Health communications team. His last day on air is June 25. McLaughlin worked in radio... 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."

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    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 18, 2025
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    Will join Illinois Department of Public Health

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 17, 2025
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  • Vondra Social House to open this fall

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 16, 2025
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  • Building permits – June 9 to June 15

    By sbjadmin

    Jun 16, 2025
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  • Simplex sells to Canadian company

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 13, 2025
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  • 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
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  • Groundbreaking for Friendly Honda expansion

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 11, 2025
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  • New ownership for Turasky Meats

    Longtime employee Kris Sterbinsky purchases the business

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 11, 2025
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  • Building permits – June 2 to June 8

    By sbjadmin

    Jun 9, 2025
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  • Jay Shanle joins SAAC

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 5, 2025
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  • New ownership for The Track Shack

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 4, 2025
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  • Fourth Springfield location for Club Car Wash

    By Michelle Ownbey

    Jun 4, 2025
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  • 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
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  • Armory renovation plans detailed

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

    By Logan Bricker

    Jun 9, 2025
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Public meeting for Third Street Corridor redevelopment project

    By Michelle Ownbey

    May 28, 2025
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  • From blight to benefit

    New project in Jacksonville will create housing for young professionals

    By David Blanchette

    May 28, 2025
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  • Addressing the shortage of affordable homes

    By Holly Whisler

    May 28, 2025
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  • Woodside/Iron Bridge Road project begins

    By Michelle Ownbey

    May 28, 2025
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  • Q&A with Todd Bringuet

    By David Blanchette

    May 28, 2025
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  • Jacksonville biomedical company has worldwide reach

    By Lynn Whalen

    May 28, 2025
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  • Nelson’s Catering celebrates 30 years

    By David Blanchette

    May 28, 2025
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