By Patrick Yeagle Erica Cusumano owes her life to the neonatal intensive care unit at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, so working for Hospital Sisters Health System was a natural fit. Now, Cusumano is taking on a new role for the regional health provider with a promotion to communications manager for HSHS’ Central […]
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Housing homeless vets
By Patrick Yeagle It pains Chris Schaller to see those he considers his brothers living on the street or in homeless shelters, and he wants to do something about it. “They’ve been failed by the system,” he said. Schaller, who served as an engineer in the U.S. Army Reserve in Iraq during 2003 and 2004, […]
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Daisy Jane’s to hold grand opening downtown
By Patrick Yeagle A new gift shop featuring original art is holding its grand opening this month. Daisy Jane’s is set to officially open on March 28 at 424 E. Monroe St. The shop carries art from local and international artists. Julia Johnson, owner of Daisy Jane’s, says the shop was open for a few […]
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Island Bay Yacht Club hires Bo Oliver as executive chef
By Patrick Yeagle Island Bay Yacht Club has a new executive chef in James “Bo” Oliver. A Springfield native, Oliver previously served as a sous chef at Illini Country Club and received his training from the Culinary Institute of America, located in Hyde Park, New York. The club announced Oliver as its new chef on […]
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CWLP debuts new website for better account management
By Patrick Yeagle Springfield City Water, Light and Power debuted a new website design this week, offering better security, a more user-friendly interface and cost savings for the utility. CWLP previously used an outside vendor to provide account management through its website, says spokesperson Amber Sabin. The new design integrates the formerly separate account management […]
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Bill would give tax credit for keeping jobs in Illinois
By Monica Stabile Legislation in the Illinois Statehouse would offer tax credits for employers to create and retain jobs in Illinois. Sen. Chuck Weaver, R-Peoria, sponsors Senate Bill 1766, The Business and Employment Development Tax Credit Act, which would grant businesses an income tax credit with the goal of expanding business and employment opportunities. To […]
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Stelk named executive director of Illinois Stewardship Alliance
By Patrick Yeagle The Illinois Stewardship Alliance board of directors has chosen Liz Moran Stelk as the group’s new executive director. Stelk previously served as regional organizer with the Western Organization of Resource Councils in Montana, which involved working with farmers and ranchers across seven states to address food and agricultural policy issues. “Liz’s unbridled […]
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City removes trees on Monroe by Lincoln Square Apartments due to worms
By Patrick Yeagle The City of Springfield Office of Public Works removed trees along Monroe Street next to Lincoln Square Apartments today. The trees were damaged from parasitic webworms and will be replaced, according to city arborist Jeffrey Reim. Eight honey locust trees were cut down by city workers due to the worm infestation and […]
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One-day vintage market event planned downtown
By Patrick Yeagle For Chelsea Ewald and Rebekah Lindvall of Springfield, antiques represent adventure. “We absolutely love antiques,” Lindvall said, “and the hunt to find them is half the fun.” The two friends regularly drive out of town hunting for vintage items, but they’re bringing their excitement home in June with Lavender & Laine, a […]
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Loukinen’s restaurant slated for fall opening near Executive Mansion
By Patrick Yeagle A new restaurant is slated to open this fall across Fourth Street from the Illinois Executive Mansion. Keith and Laurie Loukinen plan to open Loukinen’s on 4th at 517 S. Fourth St. later this year. They describe the restaurant as “casual upscale” dining made with local, seasonal ingredients. “Our vision for Loukinens’ […]
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The Cleaning Authority seeks Springfield expansion
A nationwide cleaning service is seeking an expansion to Springfield. Based in Columbia, Maryland, The Cleaning Authority hopes to open a franchise in Springfield as part of a move into smaller cities. The only thing needed is the right person to run a franchise here. “We’ve been eyeing smaller markets for years,” said Iric Wexler, […]
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Hodapp to lead Springfield law office representing men in divorce cases
Springfield attorney Samantha M. Hodapp is leading a new law office representing men in divorce cases. The new office opened on March 6 as part of the St. Louis-based family law firm Cordell & Cordell, which has offices in more than 30 states. Hodapp says that being a woman representing men in court provides her […]