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Bankruptcy judge approves $334,133 settlement toward Jeff Parsons' back taxes
The Internal Revenue Service was the big winner after three years of sorting out the personal collection of THR & Associates founder Jeff Parsons in federal bankruptcy court.A bankruptcy judge in Springfield this month finalized a $334,133 settlement of nearly $3.2 million in back taxes owed by Parsons.Chief Judge Mary Gorman ruled that IRS tax liens against Parsons' personal estate took… → Read More
Horace Mann corporate headquarters doubles as architectural landmark
At age 43, the corporate headquarters of Horace Mann Educators Corp. is among the newer buildings regularly featured on walking tours of historic downtown → Read More
IDOT testing concrete paving technique on I-72 east of Springfield
A five-year pilot project on Interstate 72 east of Springfield will help determine whether there is a better way to extend the life of Illinois' most heavily traveled highways.The Illinois Department of Transportation is testing use of a concrete and buffer overlay on a section of I-72 just outside of Springfield as an alternative to the traditional hot-mix asphalt overlay. The just-completed… → Read More
Downtown Springfield landmark Two Brothers Lounge to close this fall
The owner of Two Brothers Lounge plans to close the landmark tavern just short of 70 years in downtown Springfield to concentrate on two restaurants and a → Read More
Rubble pile lingers at site of demolished Fifth Street apartment building
A Fifth Street apartment building knocked down a little more than two months ago has become the latest demolition cleanup issue for the city of Springfield.Ward 6 Ald. Cory Jobe said he has received numerous complaints about the former Cordova Apartments at 1325 S. Fifth St. since the four-story brick building was demolished in mid-June. The area of homes, offices and businesses at Pine and… → Read More
Newly opened Springfield pet cemetery reflects industry trends
Chico, the flat-coated retriever, died just a week shy of his birthday in September and was buried with his pink elephant, a toy bear (minus the stuffing), → Read More
'History Comes Alive' lives on, despite state cuts
A popular Springfield tourism and historic re-enactment program continues for a sixth year this summer thanks to a bit of creative budgeting.City, state, → Read More
Owners of former downtown church comply with vacant property registration order
A former church in downtown Springfield has been registered as a vacant property as ordered by a local judge.The city Building and Zoning Department confirmed the registration Wednesday of the former First United Methodist Church, Fifth Street and Capitol Avenue, under an ordinance that requires owners of vacant properties to register the buildings and to renew the registration every three… → Read More
Free-lot offer used to entice growth, students to Mechanicsburg
MECHANICSBURG — Construction of a new residential subdivision in the village of Mechanicsburg began a little more than a year ago with an offer of free lots.In return, builders and homeowners committed to completing construction within a year.To date, according to figures from the developer and listing agent, sales include eight homes that have been completed and five that are under construction… → Read More
Speed control technology part of 110 mph Amtrak service
A high-tech tracking system that automatically would slow trains in the event of human error is among the final components planned ahead of 110 mph Amtrak → Read More
Receiver sought in legal dispute over former downtown church
A legal fight over the former First United Methodist Church in downtown Springfield is scheduled to be back in court on Wednesday.The city, meanwhile, has → Read More
'Bacon Battle Royale' set for July 10-11 downtown
Organizers of The Bacon Battle Royale plan to have 20 local chefs/cooks signed up for a retooled summer festival in Springfield.Downtown Springfield Inc. → Read More
Lower fuel costs means more people on the road, says AAA
Gasoline prices should remain at the lowest level in years this summer despite the latest spike that took prices to as high as $2.80 a gallon in Springfield, AAA Chicago said in a Memorial Day travel forecast released Friday.The 37.2 million people expected to travel more than 50 miles from home nationwide from May 21 to May 25 would be the highest volume in 10 years. In Illinois, 1.9 million… → Read More
First annexation in 26 years likely the last for Southern View
More than 25 years after the last annexation, officials in the village of Southern View are not letting the last significant opportunity for expansion go → Read More
Unemployed, underemployed focus of Friday's Goodwill open houses
Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries is stepping up efforts to reach the chronically unemployed and underemployed through a series of career-training open → Read More
June trial set in dispute over former downtown church
A partnership dispute over the former First United Methodist Church in downtown Springfield has been scheduled for trial next month.Circuit Judge Eric → Read More
City declares former church 'unsafe structure'
A former downtown church developers planned to convert to apartments and a center for the arts has been declared unsafe by the city of Springfield.An eight-page violation notice filed by the city after an inspection last week of the former First United Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Capitol Avenue includes structural deterioration, no water or power, trash accumulation, an inoperable… → Read More
Military swords, baby rattles in 'final' Jeff Parsons bankruptcy auction
The final scheduled bankruptcy auction of merchandise and collectibles amassed by Jeff Parsons before the collapse of THR & Associates of Springfield includes items from military swords to sterling-silver baby rattles.Auctioneer Kelly Aumann said unusual items from a Parsons’ collection that once filled warehouses no longer surprise her."You couldn't make this stuff up. It's been crazy," said… → Read More
Old Capitol Farmers Market opens the season May 13
The opening of the Old Capitol Farmers Market on May 13 combines fresh produce and a bike ride.More than 60 vendors have signed up for the season, which → Read More
Old Capitol Farmers Market opens the season May 13
The opening of the Old Capitol Farmers Market on May 13 combines fresh produce and a bike ride.More than 60 vendors have signed up for the season, which → Read More