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Robert Morris University closed its Springfield location earlier this year, and Illinois Educators Credit Union has purchased the two-story brick building at 3101 Montvale Dr. “In the last couple of years our credit union has grown, and we don’t have any more empty offices,” said Jody Dabrowski, CEO of Illinois Educators Credit Union, “If we […]

Dr. Ty Milner has purchased the former Coombe-Bloxdorf building, located at 755 South Grand Ave. in Springfield, and is preparing to move and expand his general dentistry practice. Milner’s father, Dr. David Milner, established the dental practice in 1987, which has been located at 201 W. Lawrence Ave. since the mid-90s. “My dad has retired, […]

Memorial Medical Center will hold four sessions of its free program designed to help students and community members learn more about health care careers. The Hands-On Healthcare program meets at least monthly. The next sessions are medical imaging, 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 28; perioperative services, 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 11; medical education, 6-8 p.m. on […]

By Stacie Lewis Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3401 S. Freedom Drive. The contractor is Acme Enterprises, Inc. and the project is valued at $45,000. YMCA obtained a commercial permit for foundation work for the new facility at 601 N. Fourth St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the […]

William Legge, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois (BGCCIL), has announced he will be stepping aside after more than eight years leading the organization. “I’ve done what I set out to do, and now it’s time for somebody new to come in and bring some fresh energy,” Legge explained. However, […]

The Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois will soon have a space to host its own events. Bob Myers, president of ABDI, said the association has been located at 100 W. Cook St. in Springfield since 1987, but has held board meetings and special events off-site, due to lack of space. “In the past, we’ve always […]

New signage has appeared at the site of the former Hunan Chinese Restaurant announcing that 1101 Wabash Ave. will soon be home to Moroleon Tropical Mexican Restaurant. Owner Salvador Lopez opened Taqueria Moroleon at 1101 S. Ninth St. in 2016 and says this will be a second location with a slightly different concept. “It will […]

While Falcon Hobby Supply survived after a fire three years ago at the original location on Dirksen Parkway, the business is now in the process of winding down operations. A post on the company’s Facebook page stated, “It is with a very heavy heart, we have to announce that our plans to move the store […]

Longtime morning radio host Brian Pierce (Cozadd) is hanging up the headphones after 45 years in the radio business. He will host his final morning show on WUSW (US 92.7) and his last political talk show on News/Talk 94.7 and 970 WMAY on Friday, July 26. Pierce’s dream to be “the voice on the radio” […]

Jason Piscia, digital managing editor of The State Journal-Register, has been named the new director of the University of Illinois Springfield’s Public Affairs Reporting master’s degree program. He will replace longtime director Charles N. Wheeler III, who recently retired after leading the program for 26 years. “I’m honored and humbled to have the opportunity to […]