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Illinois Economy

Business Report: Too Much Pizza In Springfield?

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Has Springfield reached the saturation point when it comes to the number of pizza restaurants? 

Tim Landis, Business Editor for the State Journal-Register, noticed a lot of new locations in recent months.  Hear what he learned from pizza lovers and restaurant owners.

We discuss the latest Sangamon County Economic Outlook Survey, which shows employers are feeling the impact of the state budget impasse.  

Niemann Foods of Quincy, which owns County Market stores, is expanding into Indiana for the first time.  And we get an update on environmental concerns at the former Pillsbury plant site in Springfield.

You can read the latest stories from Tim Landis at SJ-R.com

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