Sangamon County’s State’s Attorney Dan Wright will become the 7th Judicial Circuit’s newest associate judge. And it appears likely that former state’s attorney John Milhiser will return to his old job in mid-November. Dan Wright, state’s attorney since 2018, has been selected to fill the vacancy created by the July 23 death of Matthew Mauer, […]
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Springfield Clinic opens new pediatrics building
Springfield Clinic pediatrics opened a new 40,000-square-foot pediatrics building Oct. 16 focused on providing a unique, child-focused patient experience. The new facility is located at 3501 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. “This new facility exists for our patients and their families,” said Dr. Purvi Bhandari, chair of Springfield Clinic Pediatrics. “We are so excited to […]
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Building permits – Oct. 9 – Oct. 15
WWOD PROPCO LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2451 West White Oaks Drive. Contractor is Infrastructure Design Systems and the project is valued at $1.1 million. Mike Fox received a commercial permit for 3400 Constitution Drive. Contractor is Michael Fox and the project is valued at $125,000. Mike Fox received a commercial permit for […]
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CO₂ pipeline plans paused
A Nebraska company facing widespread resistance from property owners and environmentalists wants a third opportunity to win regulatory approval in Illinois for a carbon dioxide pipeline that would cross Sangamon County and inject liquid CO₂ from five Midwestern states under farmland in Christian and Montgomery counties. Navigator Heartland Greenway LLC on Oct. 10 asked permission […]
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Eric Klinner named executive vice president of AIA Illinois
Eric Klinner has been selected as the new executive vice president of AIA Illinois, the state component of the national American Institute of Architects. Klinner, who previously served as managing director of AIA Illinois since 2006 and executive director of the Prairie Chapter for the past six years, brings extensive experience and knowledge of the […]
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Trish & Mary’s opening in Vinegar Hill Mall
Trish & Mary’s Public House, the first new venture in Vinegar Hill Mall, is opening Friday, Oct. 13. The English-style pub will feature an indoor beer garden offering European beers and liquors, British-themed snacks and darts. TVs will show international and European football, World Cup and American soccer. Conn’s Hospitality Group purchased Vinegar Hill Mall […]
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Val Yazell returns to city government
Val Yazell says she decided to return to Springfield city government as director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development because she saw “so many things that still needed to be done.” Yazell was terminated by former mayor Jim Langfelder in March 2021, though Langfelder never said why. Misty Buscher, who defeated Langfelder and […]
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Matto: Pies + Pints closing Oct. 16
Matto: Pies + Pints, a restaurant focused on pizza, wings and beer, is closing after less than a year of operation. The new concept from the team behind Vele, Curate and Soleil Café opened at 2936 S. Sixth St. in February. Nickey Sperry, along with her husband, Dan Sperry, and executive chef Justin Richardson make […]
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Goodwill store under construction in Chatham
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries has a new store under construction in Chatham that is slated to open in November. “This will be an easier shopping experience for everybody,” said Shelley Flynn Singleton, vice president of marketing, communications and fund development. “The Chatham community has been great to us, with lots of donations.” Singleton said […]
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Building permits – Oct. 2 – Oct. 8
Kunken Enterprises LLC received a commercial permit for 3220 S. Koke Mill Road. T&T Construction of Watseka, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $800,000. Megan Jennings received a commercial remodel permit for 428 N. Amos Ave. Ellie Jennings is the contractor and the project is valued at $13,000. Michael Niehaus received […]
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Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation presents annual awards
Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) Vice Chairman Kai Schnitker honored the recipients of JREDC’s two annual awards during the organization’s investor appreciation event held at Twisted Tree Music Hall in Jacksonville on Oct 4. Since 1990, JREDC’s Existing Industry Committee has presented the Industry of the Year Award to a company exhibiting outstanding business […]
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Twisted Fork opening Oct. 6
Twisted Fork, a concept the owners describe as “upscale diner food,” is opening downtown on Friday. Amanda Sandner, who co-owns the business with her husband, Jered Sandner, said an Oct. 6 opening is planned for 400 E. Jefferson, the restaurant space inside the historic St. Nicholas Apartments. The space has been vacant since Nu-Voh closed […]