Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Joey McLaughlin talks with Springfield Business Journal Publisher, Michelle Ownbey on the WTAX Morning NewsWatch about this week’s biggest business stories.

A Springfield restaurant and a meal prep service have joined forces and unveiled a new business model with the merger of Papo’s Cafe and FED Kitchen Springfield.

1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg has a new owner and soon, a new name and motif.

The Springfield City Council voted on Feb. 4 to spend about $1.5 million in TIF funds to help Martin and Laurie Haxel renovate a dilapidated building at 322 E. Adams St. But Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase, who has worked with them on the project for two years, wasn’t allowed to take part in the discussion or vote. due to newly enacted rules regarding council members who own property in a TIF district.