Joey McLaughlin talks with the Springfield Business Journal’s Michelle Ownbey about some of the biggest business stories this week.

Springfield restauranter Mike Coffey will fill the seat vacated by former state Rep. Tim Butler.

Fans of MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express will soon be able to patronize the restaurant again, at least for carryout orders.

Jungle Jim’s Café on Peoria Road has closed as of Jan. 3

Nominate your company for Best Places to Work, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 13.