Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, arts, construction and utilities.

Ecological improvements to Lake Springfield and development of recreational, cultural and natural amenities surrounding it are highlights of a proposed $1 billion master plan unveiled to the public this month.

SPX Cooling Tech intends to create more than 60 jobs in the city.

Awards will fund research on goat meat consumption and grape breeding.

Options for the redevelopment plan, with a focus on nature, recreation and economic development, will be unveiled.

Chief operations officer’s planned retirement spurs two promotions.

The local business takes on the Paschal Air, Plumbing & Electric name.

Officials cite "lower market prices for natural gas this year and lower actual fuel costs for electricity last year."

Owner Caleb Arthur sheds role to build solar panel manufacturing business.

The funding from the state comprises a loan and grant.

Dennis Cleveland's company illegally polluted the area with its tow trucks, according to federal officials.

Separate sidewalk and sewer projects brought little bidder interest. 

Owners intend to keep property while they determine next steps.

Council is asked to approve utility’s request for electric rate hikes in each of next three years.

The industrial contamination in northwest Springfield is considered an environmental justice issue.

Officials say the project has been years in the making.

Council mulls proposal of three rate hikes over three years .

Glide Xpress debuted in Springfield; a second location of accounting firm Jenkins CPA LLC opened; and Soozeezbeez Honey Beetique LLC relocated.

Richwood Valley campus to add training facility by early 2025.

The money is earmarked for the Springfield utility provider to improve the safety of the Blackman Water Treatment Plant.