By Monica Stabile New legislation in Illinois would require candidates for the president of the United States to file federal income tax returns with the state. The bill comes as Republicans in Congress vote down a Democrat-backed resolution that would have formally requested President Donald Trump to release his tax returns. It’s one of a […]
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Senate races to pass budget “grand bargain”
By Patrick Yeagle Illinois could be drawing closer to a state budget, with the Illinois Senate passing several pieces of legislation collectively dubbed the “grand bargain.” Lawmakers in the Senate voted yesterday to pass parts of the legislative package, including budget appropriations, changes to state procurement practices, a gaming expansion bill and pension changes for […]
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Bill introduced to require paid sick days
By Monica Stabile Proposed legislation would mandate employers to provide paid sick leave to employees. The Healthy Workplace Act, sponsored by Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, would require that employees receive seven paid sick days during a 12-month period. The bill establishes findings that the majority of low-wage employees often come into work sick because […]
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New home decor shop to open on far west side
Rebecca Knobloch loves to decorate. Now, she’s planning to open her own home decor shop in Springfield later this year. “There just are not a ton of places to go in Springfield to get unique items,” she said. “I found that I was ordering lots of stuff online, so now I’m bringing that type of […]
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Springfield economy would take a hit if state workers strike
By Monica Stabile The largest union of state employees has authorized a possible strike to force Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner to negotiate a contract with them. A strike isn’t certain to happen, but if it does, Springfield’s economy would likely take a hit. In a vote on Feb. 23, more than 80 percent of state […]
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New jobs at two Springfield companies if enterprise zone expands
By Patrick Yeagle At Solomon Colors Inc. on Springfield’s far north side, iron oxide powder is turned into a variety of vibrant dyes for concrete and other masonry products. Halfway across the city, Levi, Ray & Shoup Inc. designs and manages information technology systems. The two companies exist in completely different indstries, but they have […]
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Family Christian closing book stores, including Springfield location
Family Christian Stores announced this week it is closing its retail stores, including its Springfield location at Parkway Pointe. The company is closing all of its 240 stores across 36 states, although it’s unclear whether online sales will continue. Ron Ayers, store manager at Family Christian, 3435 Freedom Drive in Springfield, said he said he […]
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Garrison Group moving out of Centrum Building
Springfield commercial real estate firm Garrison Group Inc. is moving to a new location on south Fifth Street. Currently located in the Centrum Building at 319 E. Madison St., the company is in the process of moving to 739 S. Fifth St., which Garrison Group CEO Glen Garrison recently purchased. Garrison said his company’s furniture […]
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Springfield Clinic to open rehab facility at Sherman senior community
Springfield Clinic Rehabilitation Services is slated to open a new rehabilitation facility in March at The Villas Senior Care Community in Sherman. Rachel Gasperin, a spokesperson for Springfield Clinic, says the new Springfield Clinic at The Villas will offer more convenient care for patients in outlying communities. “Springfield Clinic has offered care to residents of […]
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Sobi Sushi to open downtown Feb. 24
A new sushi shop is opening downtown later this month, hoping to cater to the lunch crowd. Sobi Sushi will open on Feb. 24 at 420 E. Monroe St. Owner Tuyen Nguyen says she decided to open downtown because she saw a lack of restaurants in that area serving Asian fusion and sushi during lunch […]
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Becker to leave Sangamo Club
By Patrick Yeagle Emily Becker, general manager at the Sangamo Club in Springfield, is stepping down in June. Becker is relocating to Louisiana, and she says she hopes to leave the club well-positioned for the future. “I absolutely loved our membership,” Becker said, describing what she liked most about the Sangamo Club. “I loved being […]
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Legislation would force quick updates to health insurance networks
By Monica Stabile New legislation in the Illinois Statehouse would require health insurance companies to quickly update provider networks. A pair of identical bills in the Illinois General Assembly target insurers whose customers are allegedly thrown into disarray when they find out too late that their doctor is no longer in the insurer’s coverage network. […]