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

A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held marking the start of a significant project at Woodside and Iron Bridge roads – a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing travel safety in this part of Sangamon County.

A new development in the center of Jacksonville will turn dilapidated properties into new single family residences and brownstone-type condominiums.

An initial estimate from the Wyndham’s owner that the hotel would be closed for up to 90 days has increased, and adding to the downtown hotel’s financial challenges is a lien filed against the property by a Springfield contractor.