Springfield Business Journal

Announcements
Jun 24, 1:25PM

Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Award winners

By Michelle Ownbey

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted the 40th Annual Small Business Awards on June 24 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event recognized outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following four categories: Read More

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

Columns

Jerk Shop Go closes

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 23, 2025
Building permits – June 16 to June 22

By sbjadmin
Jun 23, 2025
Memorial Health names chief information officer

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 21, 2025
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
Maureen Faller joins Brown, Hay & Stephens

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 18, 2025
Joey McLaughlin leaving WTAX

Will join Illinois Department of Public Health

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 17, 2025
Vondra Social House to open this fall

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 16, 2025
Building permits – June 9 to June 15

By sbjadmin
Jun 16, 2025
Simplex sells to Canadian company

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 13, 2025
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
Groundbreaking for Friendly Honda expansion

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 11, 2025
New ownership for Turasky Meats

Longtime employee Kris Sterbinsky purchases the business

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 11, 2025

Articles

Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Award winners

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 24, 2025
State budget includes $4.5 million for Capitol Airport

Money earmarked for capital project funding

By Michelle Ownbey
Jun 21, 2025
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
Armory renovation plans detailed

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

By Logan Bricker
Jun 9, 2025
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
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
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
Public meeting for Third Street Corridor redevelopment project

By Michelle Ownbey
May 28, 2025
From blight to benefit

New project in Jacksonville will create housing for young professionals

By David Blanchette
May 28, 2025
Addressing the shortage of affordable homes

By Holly Whisler
May 28, 2025
Woodside/Iron Bridge Road project begins

By Michelle Ownbey
May 28, 2025
Q&A with Todd Bringuet

By David Blanchette
May 28, 2025