Business
1 year ago
Horace Mann appoints Ryan Greenier to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Greenier replaces Bret Conklin who will remain with the company through 2025 to assist with the transition. 

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
Two long term health care associations are merging in Illinois

“Forming one association will allow us to most effectively advocate for those living and working in nursing home and assisted living communities.” – Jonathan Aaron, Co-President of the HCCI Board of Directors

Business
1 year ago
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss

Feds claim AT&T won big in Springfield only after hiring ex-Illinois House speaker’s political ally.

Agriculture
1 year ago
The Mississippi River is running low again. It’s a problem for farmers moving beans and grain

About 60% of U.S. grain exports are taken by barge down the Mississippi to New Orleans, where the corn, soybeans and wheat is stored and ultimately transferred for shipment to other countries.

Business
1 year ago
Clearview AI fined $33.7 million by Dutch data protection watchdog over ‘illegal database’ of faces

In June, Clearview reached a settlement in an Illinois lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects’ privacy rights, a deal that attorneys estimate could be worth more than $50 million.

Business
1 year ago
Report shows Illinois union participation declining despite growth in new petitions 

‘State of the Unions’ study shows public sector unions shrink following 2018 Janus decision.

Home prices
Business
1 year ago
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Springfield, Illinois metro area

The typical home value in the United States was $360,974 in June, 3.2% higher than the year before.

Adams Street Fire
Business
1 year ago
Owner shares update for Adams St. buildings 2 months after massive fire

The 409/411 structure that houses Café Moxo and the apartments above will definitely be saved.

Lincoln and Mary statute near CVB visitor center
Business
1 year ago
Tourism in 2023 generated $601M, boosted jobs and tax revenue for Springfield

Tourism also funneled $18.8 million into local tax revenue and directly supported 5,000 jobs in the tourism and hospitality sector.

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