Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michelle Ownbey from the Springfield Business Journal talks with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about this week’s big business stories.

Dec. 24 was the last day of operations for Three Twigs & Co, but owners Emily and Tim Lewis said at the time they intended to bring back the business in some form. The next phase is now taking shape, as the couple has signed a lease for The Railyard property at 2242 S. Sixth St. in Springfield.

A mother-daughter team has launched Harvest Kitchen + Bar, serving American classics with a twist, at 4241 Conestoga Drive.

A new chicken restaurant is moving into the former KFC on West Jefferson Street in Springfield.

The former Hooters restaurant in Springfield is getting ready to go up for auction.