Joey McLaughlin talks about the weeks biggest business stories with the Springfield Business Journal’s Michelle Ownbey.

An unveiling was held April 27 for the recently completed the renovation and expansion at HSHS St. John’s Hospital of its intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care unit, a multi-year, $17.2 million project.

 

A Sangamon County Board committee’s recommendation to continue a moratorium on construction of the proposed Navigator Heartland Greenway carbon-dioxide pipeline is the latest of numerous efforts by elected county and state officials to balance safety and economic development.

 

217 Taco, Nacho and Margarita Week is May 1-7. Celebrate $8 dishes and special prices for margaritas at most locations. Tag a photo of your dish or drink with #217FoodWeek to win prizes. See the dishes and drinks in the post or at 217foodweek.com.

 

The business community is invited to attend a reception and award ceremony on Thursday, May 18, from 5:30-7 p.m. at United Community Bank honoring this year’s Best Places to Work recipients.