Tracy Magro says people miss her cooking. “I get calls every week,” said Magro, manager of Magro’s Meat & Produce, 3150 Stanton Ave. She said this interest has led her to launch her own catering company, Magro’s Made with Love Catering. “I’ve done some catering over the years for friends, political events and union halls,” […]
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Bed Bath & Beyond to close Springfield store as part of nationwide cuts
The Bed Bath & Beyond location in Springfield is on a list of hundreds of stores slated to close nationwide as part of the retailer’s attempt to avoid bankruptcy. The company previously announced plans to close more than 250 stores and added another 150 to the list as part of a regulatory filing Feb. 6. […]
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James C. Lewis joins All in One Laundry Center & Services as the general manager
James C. Lewis has joined All in One Laundry Center & Services as the general manager. Lewis is a native of Springfield with 35 years of experience in operations and customer service. He is a graduate of University of Illinois Springfield. “I welcome James into his new role,” said Pamela Lewis-Frazier, owner of All in […]
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Yellow Bird Coffee House is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 14
Yellow Bird Coffee House is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and will offer small-batch roasted coffee and house-made pastries and quiches with a menu the owners describe as a combination of “savory and sweet.” Stephen “Mike” Donaldson and his wife, Kelly, purchased the historic property at 1001 N. First St. in April […]
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New networking group for young professionals to hold kick-off event Feb. 8
RISE Springfield, the new young professionals networking group from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, will hold a kick-off event on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The group was formed with the idea of using real interactions among young professionals to support educational opportunities in leadership, professional development, community involvement and social events. The kick-off event will […]
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Raising Cane’s hiring in anticipation of March 7 opening
Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant specializing in chicken fingers, will be opening at 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. on Tuesday, March 7, a year after announcing a Springfield location as part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans. “We’re very excited to be planting such strong roots in Illinois,” Jason Zwerin, vice president of company restaurants, […]
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Matto: Pies + Pints to open Feb. 2
Matto: Pies + Pints, a new concept from the team behind Vele, Curate and Soleil Café, is scheduled to open Thursday, Feb. 2. “The word ‘matto’ is Italian for insane, crazy,” said Nickey Sperry, who along with her husband, Dan Sperry, and executive chef Justin Richardson make up the parent company, Three Gen Hospitality Group. […]
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Longtime Springfield restaurateurs have a new venture in the works for the former Keefner’s space
Longtime Springfield restaurateurs Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti have a new venture in the works. The as-yet-unnamed business will be located in the former Keefner’s space, 1941 W. Iles Ave. “We’re hoping to be so much more than a restaurant,” said Hanken. “We’re going to have a small dining area, but it won’t function as a […]
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Alicia Oberbeck joins Hanson Professional Services as event coordinator
Alicia Oberbeck recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as an event coordinator. She will coordinate Hanson’s involvement at trade shows, conferences and other events. Oberbeck worked for Drury Hotels for nine years, most recently as a meeting collections coordinator in Springfield. Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. The […]
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Bloom Wine Bar & Florals to open downtown
A new business is about to bloom this spring in downtown Springfield. Bloom Wine Bar & Florals will be opening at 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza offering wine, craft cocktails and beer, along with floral services and a space for private events. Brittney Robinson, Hannah Goss and Caitlin Becker are the three ladies behind […]
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Businesses and organizations invited to register for the Career Connections Expo at UIS
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to register now for the Career Connections Expo at the University of Illinois Springfield. The Expo will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23, at the Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) on the UIS campus. In addition to the Expo, registered employers are invited to participate […]
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Mayoral forum planned for Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 5:30-7 p.m.
This spring, city elections will be held for several offices, including mayor of Springfield. Two candidates, incumbent Mayor James Langfelder and City Treasurer Misty Buscher, are seeking the top city post. Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times are partnering with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Mid-West Family Springfield to host a mayoral forum […]