The Springfield Business Journal Report

This week: One business files for Chapter 11, two others are rebuilding, and an upcoming talk on Human Resources.

By Will Stevenson January 16, 2026 11:25 am

Springfield Business Journal Report — Capitol City Now

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal, talks about the latest local business news with Will Stevenson on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

Local

1 day ago

Springfield Police Chief on the hot seat at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting

Springfield Police Chief Joe Behl was in the hot seat at Tuesday’s Springfield City Council Meeting regarding the arrest of a 19-year-old Springfield woman.

Local

4 hours ago

State Police to place new highway signs honoring troopers who died in the line of duty

Up to now, only some of those who died on the job got the honor.

Local

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AMA president speaks in Springfield, praises Children’s Hospital

Mukkamala said he was particularly moved by the hospital’s role as a regional anchor.

Sports

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Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four

In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.

news

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Most Egg-Cellent Drive-Thru

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