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New lab brings Wall Street trading to UIS students
Financial research for University of Illinois Springfield graduate assistant Michael Ese used to include seeing what experts posted on YouTube. Now Ese, who is earning his…
Springfield Chamber launches Business Bridge Mentorship program
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of GSCC Business Bridge, a new mentorship program designed to help emerging entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable…
Springfield to host Illinois Main Street Conference Nov. 18-20
Economic development professionals, elected officials, municipal staff, planners, tourism leaders, developers and community advocates from across Illinois will gather in Springfield Nov. 18-20 for the 2026…
JREDC presents annual awards
Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) honored the recipients of its two annual awards during the organization’s investor appreciation event held at the Twisted Tree Music…
City awards next round of cannabis grants
Arriel Williams plans to open 7’s Groceries on Nov. 1 at the location formerly occupied by Save-A-Lot on Clear Lake Avenue, and he says a $100,000…
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Central Illinois employers, nonprofit leaders, educators and rising professionals are invited to Live2Lead Springfield 2026, a one-day leadership experience at…
Rich Solomon receives Trailblazer Award
The Abraham Lincoln Council, Scouting America presented its prestigious Trailblazer Award to Rich Solomon, chair of the board and CEO…
Beer, Brats & Beginnings to highlight brewery’s connection to medical district
The closure of Reisch Brewery in 1966 ultimately helped facilitate the creation of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine a…
Bistro Verde at LLCC reopens
Bistro Verde, Lincoln Land Community College’s student-led café, will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, and will serve customers Tuesdays, Wednesdays and…
