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The Illinois Bankers Association has been downtown for more than a decade, but the statewide organization has announced plans to relocate to the Park Place One building, located at 3201 W. White Oaks Dr. in Springfield, as of Oct. 1. IBA has been housed in Lincoln Tower in downtown Springfield since 2007, and executive vice […]

While White Oaks Mall lost two anchor stores with the closings of Sears and Bergner’s in 2018, plans are already underway to redevelop the 125,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Bergner’s. Simon Property Group, the parent company that owns and operates White Oaks Mall, purchased the space after it failed to sell at auction earlier this […]

Local First Springfield will hold a summer social on Thursday, June 27 at Bank of Springfield, 3400 Wabash Ave., from 4:30-6 p.m. Both members and guests are welcome to attend the free event, which includes drinks and appetizers. However, advance reservations are requested by booking tickets online at www.illinoistimestix.com.

By Stacie Lewis Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 10 and June 16, 2019. 605-615, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 605 W. Jefferson St. The contractor is R. D. Lawrence Co., Ltd. and the project is valued at $87,500. Herman Miller and Trevor Miller obtained a […]

Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko has been appointed director of the Illinois State Museum by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The appointment is the result of a nationwide search by a special committee of the State Museum board. “We’re extremely excited to have Cinnamon on board as the new director of the Illinois State Museum,” said […]

Amanda Zoschke has joined GoWeb1, located at 400 S. Grand Ave. in Springfield, as a graphic designer. Owner Mark Roberts said, “Amanda’s creative and technical skills are the perfect addition to GoWeb1 as we continue to set ourselves apart with creating first-in-class websites, social media content, logos, photography and a full array of branding assets […]

After 110 years, a longtime family-owned business in Springfield has transitioned to a new family. In 1909, Carl David Franke and his brother, Franz Franke, opened Paris City Cleaners and Furriers. The business eventually become known as Paris Cleaners but remained in the family for four generations. Bette Franke, 96, married into the family business […]

Jazz lovers will have to find something else to do this Friday night, as Robbie’s Restaurant has closed temporarily due to water damage. The restaurant, located at 4 Old State Capitol Plaza in Springfield, is known for hosting live music each week in addition to serving lunch and dinner. Owner Arch Bailey said the storms […]

Bill Pongracz, P.E., recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters as a construction and asset management practice lead. He will oversee the coordination of employees who provide owner representation, surveying and data collection, construction observation, property management and asset management services. “I’ll make sure people are in the right places and make sure they […]

Don Smith Paint Co., located at 1724 S. MacArthur Blvd. in Springfield, is under new ownership as of May 1. Nate Tierney purchased the business from Richard Scott, who had owned it since 1999. Last fall, SBJ broke the news that Scott and his daughter and son-in-law, Zach and Nancy Sweet, had purchased another local […]