Springfield law firm Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. announced this month the hiring of attorney John M. Gabala. Formerly serving as a law clerk at the Illinois Appellate Court, Gabala joins the firm to practice civil and criminal appeals. He has previously also handled business and commercial litigation along with copyright and trademark protection. […]
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City council approves change to large scale development oversight
Developers in Springfield will face fewer hurdles for project approval following a city council vote Tuesday that changed the definition of what constitutes a large scale development. Under city ordinance, the Springfield City Council must approve large scale developments, and Tuesday’s vote developments will be considered large scale when taking place on at least 12 […]
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City council approves three TIF requests totaling $305,000
The Springfield City Council approved three requests for TIF funds totaling $305,000 on Tuesday. Approval of the requests paves the way for a restaurant to open in Enos Park and for a spa and a long-awaited children’s museum to open downtown. Jerome Taylor, owner of MJ’s Fish & Chicken, requested $55,000 in TIF funds from […]
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Victoria’s Secret moving, adding PINK storefront at White Oaks
Lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret is moving to a larger spot within White Oaks Mall this summer and adding a separate storefront dedicated to the brand’s PINK line. Victoria’s Secret will open in August in its new larger spot with 9,547 square feet of space on the upper level of the wing housing Dick’s Sporting Goods. […]
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Prairie Heart Institute and HSHS St. John’s Hospital donate cardiac cath lab to Damoh, India
For heart patients in Damoh, India, the closest cardiac center is seven hours away by car. That will change soon, as Prairie Heart Institute and HSHS St. John’s Hospital donate a cardiac catherization lab to be set up in Damoh, which has a metro area of several million people. Cath labs allow doctors to use […]
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Philly Pretzel Factory expanding to Springfield
A pretzel retailer based in Pennsylvania is expanding to Springfield. Philly Pretzel Factory, which sells ready-to-eat pretzels and related foods, is seeking franchise operators to open stores in Springfield. The company has 167 franchises open in 19 states. Tom Monaghan, chief development officer for Philly Pretzel Factory, says most of the company’s stores are in […]
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SIU to hold Alzheimer’s trials, launches Nurse-Family Partnership
SIU School of Medicine is seeking patients and care partners for clinical trials testing the effectiveness of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss. The school’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) is helping to coordinate four separate studies of treatments for memory loss. Two of the trials test existing treatments for patients […]
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Rebound opens new addiction recovery center
Rebound Health Care Systems opened a new facility in Springfield this week. The addiction recovery company cut the ribbon on its new center at 435. W. Washington St. on May 8. Owner Michael Reeves is a licensed clinical social worker and certified drug and alcohol counselor with a master’s degree in social work. In a […]
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SIU names new ortho chief
SIU School of Medicine named a new chief in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery on May 3. Dr. Ryan Pate, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, joined SIU’s faculty last week as Ortho chief and will also serve as an assistant professor of surgery. Pate specializes in hip and knee reconstruction and shoulder arthroscopy. Pate comes to […]
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Can co-working work in Springfield?
By Emily Jankauski Starting a business can be expensive. Startup costs alone threaten a business’ potential growth and future success. Co-working spaces offer a professional, low-cost shared environment for startup companies, small businesses, creators and entrepreneurs. Equipped with amenities and a professional atmosphere, co-working spaces supply business professionals with a collaborative working space that suits […]
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Illinois Senate advances update to ‘genetic privacy’ law
By Monica Stabile Legislation that protects employees from having to disclose their genetic testing information to employers was unanimously approved Tuesday by the Illinois Senate. An update to Illinois’ Genetic Information Privacy Act was passed this week, in direct response to controversial legislation in Congress which would allow companies to penalize workers who refuse to […]
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Coopers opening new restaurant at King Pin Lanes
The owners of Cooper’s StrEATside Bistro, a popular food truck in Springfield, are opening a new permanent location. The new Cooper’s Alleyside is opening at King Pin Lanes, 3115 E. Sangamon Ave., on April 20. Kendra Cooper, who runs the food truck with her husband Justin, says a brick-and-mortar restaurant has always been their goal. They […]