small business awards
Business
1 year ago
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce names Small Business Award winners

LRS’ Dick Levi receives Lifetime Award, and Scoop Du Jour’s Fran Abbott and Shannon McAuley receive Small Business of the Year Award.

farmer biofuel carbon capture
Agriculture
1 year ago
Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

The plan relies on federal tax credits triggered by capturing carbon dioxide at refineries and then moving the gas hundreds of miles through pipelines that would snake across the Midwest, including beneath farmers’ fields.

Illinois State Fair
Local
1 year ago
Master plan for fairgrounds to include town square, hotel and expanded staffing

The partnership to develop a master plan was spurred from a local community visioning initiative called The Next 10 .

Humphrey's Market
Food Scene
1 year ago
Neighborhood grocer has been a cherished part of Springfield community for over 90 years

What began as a modest home with a storefront on Springfield’s east side in the 1930s has grown to span nearly a full city block at South 15th Street and East Laurel Street.  

Carbon capture 10 MW Large Pilot carbon capture project at CWLP's Dallman Unit 4.
Business
1 year ago
Ribbon cutting at CWLP carbon capture project a sign of progress

One of the world’s largest carbon capture pilots is getting closer to beginning operation in Springfield.

Warehouse worker
Business
1 year ago
Springfield aims to attract warehousing and logistics industry

A new 250,000 square foot warehouse is in development for Springfield’s southwest side

State of Illinois and Canadian flags
Business
1 year ago
Gov. Pritzker heading to Canada to discuss trade and tech opportunities

Pritzker will meet with decision makers to promote opportunities in trade, tech innovation, energy and the environment.

Gambling
Business
1 year ago
ANALYSIS: Democrats tap gaming cash cow to help fill state budget gap

Taxes to increase on sports betting, video gambling

Abe Lincoln - IMA Hall of Fame logo
Business
1 year ago
Abraham Lincoln among inductees into Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame

“From iconic products that have revolutionized daily life, companies that have transformed our society, and visionary leaders who dedicated themselves to building a brighter tomorrow, we are proud to honor these history-makers” – Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the IMA

Abe Lincoln statue in downtown Springfield
Business
1 year ago
Tourism brings in more than $500 million a year for Springfield

Tourism is tied to 3,500 hospitality jobs in the city and $20 million in local tax revenue.