Springfield Business Journal Illinois

11/20/2025

After several years of selling her line of athleisure wear online and via pop-up shops and wholesale, Rachel Rodriguez has opened a brick-and-mortar location.

After several years of selling her line of athleisure wear online and via pop-up shops and wholesale, Rachel Rodriguez has opened a brick-and-mortar location. Inspira opened its doors earlier this month at 3438 Wabash Ave., part of a shopping center that includes Hae’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe and a...

11/19/2025

Vondra Social House, located in a historic building across from Lincoln’s home, is holding a soft opening today.

Vondra Social House, located in a historic building across from Lincoln’s home, is holding a soft opening today. Owners Eric and Sierra Farrell held a ribbon cutting Nov. 18 and plan to begin offering a limited dinner menu while they wait for delivery of a walk-in cooler that will allow them to ex...

11/18/2025

Don Smith Paint Co. has come full circle, with former owner Richard Scott announcing plans to officially reopen the longtime business on MacArthur Boulevard later this week.

Don Smith Paint Co. has come full circle, with Richard Scott announcing plans to officially reopen the longtime business on MacArthur Boulevard later this week. Scott operated the business from 1999 until 2019, when he sold it to Nate Tierney. However, Scott still owned the real estate at 1724 S. Ma...

11/17/2025

The moving company Two Men and a Truck is preparing to relocate its headquarters to a larger west-side property that will allow for significant expansion.

The moving company Two Men and a Truck is preparing to relocate its headquarters to a larger west-side property that will allow for significant expansion. “It gives us an opportunity to expand our services, as well as more room for office space for our staff and more parking for trucks,” said bu...

11/14/2025

Join the Chamber's young professionals networking group, RISE Springfield, for RISE & Shine from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at Navigator Wealth Strategies, 6300 S. Sixth St. Frontage Road East.

Rise & Shine at Navigator Wealth Strategies Join the Chamber's young professionals networking group, RISE Springfield, at the November 18 RISE & Shine! The event will be held at Navigator Wealth Strategies.

11/13/2025

Long Nine Junction will open for lunch service on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

The restaurant is returning to downtown Springfield with a new menu and format:

A restaurant is returning to downtown Springfield with the same name and location, but a slightly different format. Corey and Emily Faucon operated Long Nine Junction for nearly four years at 5 Old State Capitol Plaza before closing in February 2021. The couple then moved to Petersburg and have been...

11/13/2025

Dr. Diane Rutledge was announced as the 63rd recipient of Springfield’s prestigious First Citizen Award at a ceremony held tonight at Erin's Pavilion.

Dr. Diane Rutledge is the 63rd recipient of Springfield’s prestigious First Citizen Award. A lifelong educator, mentor and community leader, Rutledge has dedicated more than five decades to improving the lives of children, families and organizations across the Springfield area through her leadersh...

11/12/2025

Three friends from Bloomington have formed a business partnership to bring a new golf simulator to Springfield.

Three friends from Bloomington have formed a business partnership to bring a new golf simulator to Springfield. Lee McFarland, Ryan Tarter and Sam Napolitano are new franchisees for X-Golf, a California-based company with more than 130 locations across the U.S. McFarland said the trio all enjoy play...

11/12/2025

Hospital Sisters Health System has named Charmaine Weis system vice president, marketing and communications.

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, has named Charmaine Weis system vice president, marketing and communications. Weis joined HSHS in February 2024 as the system director of marketing and brand experience and has been serving a...

11/11/2025

Josh Huff launched Blue Oak Insurance Agency in 2019 and is now expanding the company’s presence in Springfield and elsewhere. The business recently relocated to a larger office at 2205 W. Wabash Ave. and has plans to continue expanding into other territories.

Josh Huff launched Blue Oak Insurance Agency in 2019 and is now expanding the company’s presence in Springfield and elsewhere. The business recently relocated to a larger office at 2205 W. Wabash Ave. and has plans to continue expanding into other territories. Huff started his insurance career wit...

11/11/2025

Want to see the new Innovate Springfield space?

Krasan, Inc. will hold an open house from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, for its new space on the third floor of the Horace Mann building.

Krasan, headquartered in Lisle, is one of Innovate Springfield's inaugural partner members and contracts with the state of Illinois.

Ribbon Cutting Celebrate the new space at Horace Mann with Krasan Consulting Services. Bring a toy for the toy drive and donation to the Salvation Army.

11/10/2025

Bailey Sullivan has been teaching Pilates classes for years, and now she is preparing to open her own studio in The Gables.