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Delta-8 explodes in popularity, but burgeoning cannabis industry says it’s a dangerous threat
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Biometric Information Privacy Act subject of hundreds of lawsuits, several high-profile settlements
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The state EV coordinator says 30,000 more charging ports are needed to reach energy goals.
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Tens of millions of dollars in cost recovery would be disallowed under legislative proposal
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On the heels of Chicago approving a phase out of the lower wage, advocates want to end it statewide.
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Business groups have long sought changes to the statute that’s led to hundreds of lawsuits.
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Last November UIS Innovate Springfield and the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln hosted a public event titled “The Next Technology Revolution,” which featured, Springfield native and Vice Chairman for equity private markets at Jefferies’ Global Technology Investment Banking Group, Cully Davis.Davis has nearly 30 years of investment banking experience and worked with numerous businesses known for being on the cutting edge of technology including, Google, Groupon, Lyft, Box, Kite Pharma, MicroStrategy, and SunPower to name a few. At this event, Davis shared lessons he’s learned in Silicon Valley and the elements needed to make Springfield the home of the next technology revolution.
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The electric automaker Rivian is out with a new “impact” report tracking progress on sustainability goals, workplace culture and employee diversity, and philanthropic efforts.
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Carlos Ortega will be the new executive director for Downtown Springfield Inc.
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The Cats' Pyjamas is the new cat café opening soon in Springfield, Ill. The owners are Springfield locals Tom Raymond and Samantha Enz. They spoke to Community Voices about the origins of cat cafes, how to properly engage with cats and what they hope to offer at the café. They also talk about the benefits of having a cat café in town.
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State inks new incentive deal for manufacturing plant, is ahead of schedule on pre-K growth.
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Ryan McCrady, CEO, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, joins Community Voices to update us on the Scheel's Sports Park, new flights at the airport, downtown plans, state fairgrounds, and more.This audio has bonus content from the interview.