Brandon Tanner, engineer intern, recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s headquarters in Springfield, Ill. He will provide design support and construction observation assistance for airport projects in southern and central Illinois. Tanner previously was a surveying intern for Quality Land Surveying LLC in Reidland, Ky., and Florence & Hutcheson Engineering Inc. in Paducah, Ky. He […]
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Community Foundation Welcomes New Director of Accounting & Finance
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln is excited to welcome Betsy Weidner as its new full-time Director of Accounting & Finance. Her responsibilities include organizing, planning, directing, and evaluating the Community Foundation’s financial functions. Betsy comes with a wealth of experience, having spent nearly 17 years at H.D. Smith where she most recently […]
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Illinois Land Title Association announces newly designated Illinois Title Professional and Illinois Escrow Professionals
Four employees of Morgan County Abstract Company have earned the designation of Illinois Title Professional and Illinois Escrow Professional through the Illinois Land Title Association. This industry leading designation is recognized for professional achievement in the land title insurance industry in Illinois and Morgan County Abstract Company has 4 out of 140 people statewide who […]
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Governor Quinn Announces $1 Million Investment for Springfield Children’s Museum
Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $1 million investment that will start construction on the Kidzeum of Health and Science, a new children’s museum on East Adams Street in downtown Springfield. The investment from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will help turn a vacant building into an interactive family attraction just […]
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Nonprofit organization “Capitol Reuse Center” open to the public
The residents of Springfield Illinois and surrounding communities have a new building material and home improvement resource available to them. Capitol Reuse Center located at 2130 E Clearlake Ave in Springfield has opened its doors to the public. Capitol Reuse Center, a subsidiary of Youth Fair Change, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization that provides individuals, […]
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Illinois median home prices up 8.3 percent from a year ago; Statewide home sales down 9.4 percent in May
— May Illinois home prices rose 8.3 percent and home sales decreased 9.4 percent compared to May 2013, while the trend continues of recent month-over-month sales gains, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in May 2014 totaled 13,947 homes sold, down from 15,388 in May 2013. […]
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Wynne Coplea named president of Illinois Recycling Association
At the Illinois Recycling Association’s 34th annual conference and trade show in Tinley Park June 3-4, the IRA Board of Directors elected Wynne Coplea to Board President for a one year term. As president of the IRA Board, Coplea leads a team of volunteer industry professionals with several hundred years’ collective experience in recycling, providing […]
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Two Join FWAI Architects Inc.
Diane Mansfield, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, an NCARB Certified Architect, comes to FWAI Architects Inc. with 15 years of experience in the design, production, coordination, and construction of financial, religious, governmental, collegiate and retail facilities. Diane graduated with a Master of Architecture from University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. As a Project Manager for FWAI, […]
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Kaganich marks five years at Hanson’s headquarters
Anthony Kaganich, CPA, senior accountant, recently celebrated five years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield, Ill., headquarters. He manages the firm’s monthly client billing cycle and provides financial analysis support. He previously was a controller for The State Journal-Register in Springfield. Kaganich received a bachelor’s degree in business in 2002 from Southern Illinois […]
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Springfield High School senior receives Robert E. von Behren Scholarship
Harrison Williams, a senior at Springfield High School, was presented the Springfield Area Home Builders Association’s Robert E. von Behren Scholarship for $1,000 on June 11th. Harrison, son of Derrick and Jacqueline Williams, was chosen from applicants spanning Sangamon, Christian, Montgomery, Macoupin, Scott, Morgan, Cass, Menard, Mason and Logan counties. Williams has earned a number […]
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Sutton Siding & Remodeling Inc Receives 2013 Excellence Awards
GAP, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Sutton Siding & Remodeling Inc of Springfield, IL is one of only one hundred seventy-two contractors in the country to receive all three of the prestigious 2013 GAP Master Elite Excellence Awards. These coveted industry awards recognize Sutton Siding & Remodeling Inc’s dedication to […]