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

There is activity once again at the former Shop ‘n Save property on the corner of Wabash Avenue and Chatham Road, at least for now.

The Dew Chilli Parlor at 2312 Wabash Ave. has closed, although owners Mike Monseur and John Leskovisek will continue to operate the two Dew Pub and Grill locations in Springfield and say they are looking to expand into Chatham and Decatur.

The General Assembly recently passed a bill that would, for the first time, require all Illinois employers to offer up to five days of paid leave for any reason each year.