Proud Richard’s To Open In Jacksonville, Nursing Homes Cite Staffing Issues For Closure, Largest Solar Project Coming To Illinois [VIDEO]

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Greg Bishop talks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal about the latest happenings in our community.

Topics Covered This Week:

  • Proud Richard’s, a new contemporary American cuisine restaurant, will open this week in the former Lonzerotti’s space in Jacksonville.
  • The October announcements of two Springfield nursing home closures both cited staffing issues. Those in the industry say the pandemic has brought to a head issues that have existed for years.
  • The Sangamon County Board has approved what would be the largest solar project in Illinois, slated to begin construction late next year. It will nearly double the megawattage of Illinois’ current solar production.

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