• Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 01/15/2025

  • Jan 15 2025
  • Length: 10 mins
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Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 01/15/2025

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  • Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

    Topics Discussed In This Interview:

    • Following this summer’s fire, Adams Street in downtown Springfield is now facing further demolitions, and a project that could serve as a catalyst for redevelopment has stalled.

    • Demolition of five uninhabitable apartment buildings in the Olde Towne complex is on hold, despite a local judge giving the green light to raze the structures, after the lender appealed the decision.

    • Macy's Inc. announced Jan. 9 it would be closing 66 stores nationwide, including the White Oaks Mall location in Springfield. It is the only Illinois store slated for closure, although a St. Louis-area location is impacted as the Macy's in the South County Center is also on the list.

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