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The State Journal-Register

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Recently opened restaurant serving up several types of chicken salad

Name: Side Chick Salad Co. Address: 115 N. Sixth St., Springfield Phone: None listed Website/Facebook: Side Chick Salad Co. on Facebook . Credit/debit cards accepted: Yes. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Entrée price range : $12-13. Children’s menu : No My order : This recently opened business operates within Wild Rose Artisans Gallery and Boutique and offers several themed chicken salads. I was steered to the checkout counter where a monitor and menu enabled me to place my order. I opted for The Green Flag with oyster mushrooms, mashed chickpeas, herbs, and pumpkins seeds on a croissant ($13). Diners may opt for a lettuce wrap instead of a croissant. My husband ordered La Toxica jalapeno chicken salad with sharp cheddar on a croissant ($13) along with Friendship Ender Kettle Chips ($3). Other side choices include potato salad, pasta salad and slaw. Likes : My choice was a vegan option. The earthy umami of the oyster mushrooms and chickpeas gave the salad a meaty taste and texture, and the pumpkin seeds made for a nice crunch. My husband enjoyed the jalapeno kick of his chicken salad. Dislikes: Parking can be challenging at times downtown, and I would’ve

Springfield, IL · 2d

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Memorial Health to close one of its Springfield facilities

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A facility operated by Memorial Health is closing, at a time when mental health and the improvement of it is a very strong subject. Memorial confirms the Behavioral Health facility at West Lake will be shutting down by the end of the year.

Springfield, IL · 8d
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Top business, restaurant news you may have missed in October

SPRINGFIELD, IL – There was not a lack of business news throughout the capital city in October. New business owners looked to take up space in burned shells of former historic sites, while ongoing bankruptcy filings and police reports show the Wyndham has not remained empty since its closure last year. Here's a look at some of the top business and restaurant news you may have missed last month. More: Community helps Curve Inn rebuild after fire Businesses that opened or announced openings Anthony Beltramea had interest in the Virgil Hickox Building before a February fire at the building and now has plans to bring new life into the 1830s building as apartments, a bed and breakfast or even as offices, as it was in Lincoln’s era. He told the SJ-R on Oct. 1 his plans following the sale of the building. Hiller Automotive Good Year has sat empty for almost a year, but Kenton Haverson Childs and his wife, Gwen Moore, who run the real estate company KGRE as well as previously operating 33 Midas automotive franchises, confirmed to The State Journal-Register on Oct. 6 that Hiller Automotive at 2595 S. MacArthur Blvd. was bought by the pair. The

Springfield, IL · 1d

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People are still talking about Nov. 4 Springfield city council meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield city council watchers Tuesday would not let the mayor and aldermen forget how last week’s meeting (pictured) ended, with aldermen and audience members shouting after the meeting officially ended. Mayor Misty Buscher adjourned that meeting while some people still expected to have their turn to speak. Citizens and the mayor’s and clerk’s offices disagree on just who had signed up, and a city statement the day after last week’s meeting blamed a communications glitch for some people’s sign-ups not reaching the clerk’s office.

Springfield, IL · 3d
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New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Oh, the things you can pick up at auction for two bucks. A Petersburg family has donated to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a ledger from a local dry-goods store documenting sales for thirteen months in 1836-37. A young lawyer and lawmaker named Abraham Lincoln was a frequent customer, buying, among other things, clothing materials — buttons, fabric, and thread – to likely either make a suit or repair an existing one.

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Instant Reaction: Athens Talks State Semifinal Win Over Illini Bluffs

The Athens Warriors are bound for the 1A volleyball championship match after a three set victory over Illini Bluffs at CEFCU Arena on Friday morning. We spoke to Maddie Womble, Lydia Hart, Arabelle Cunningham and Head Coach Britani Morrison after their semifinal win. The Warriors play for a State title Saturday at 10:30 am. Our Athens volleyball coverage at State is brought to you by Goodenow Insurance for Athens, serving all your Medicare insurance needs and more.

Athens, IL · 14h

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Athens Volleyball State Semifinal Postgame Press Conference

Athens won their 1A State Semifinal at CEFCU Arena on Friday morning. The team gathered in the press room to share their thoughts on the win and preview Saturday’s championship. Athens volleyball coverage at State is brought to you by Goodenow Insurance for Athens, serving all your Medicare insurance needs and more.

Athens, IL · 13h

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Customers Swear The Deli Meats At These 10 Illinois Sandwich Shops Are A Cut Above The Rest

One Illinois deli has been slicing corned beef cafeteria-style since 1942, and it still hands you a tray. Another shop has been building Italian subs since 1937. That’s older than sliced bread’s big boom in most kitchens. I love that these counters didn’t chase trends. They stuck with...

Chicago, IL · 22h

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Maddy Stephens Sparks A 5-0 Run, But Illini Bluffs' State Semifinal Is Still A BATTLE

Detroit Tigers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Illini Bluffs is going for it all, locked in a brutal Illinois High School Association Class 1A volleyball state semifinal clash against Athens right now at CEFCU Arena. […]

Glasford, IL · 16h

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Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Introducing Wally, our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week. Wally is a very good boy. In fact, some of our volunteers say Wally is the sweetest boy ever!. Wally is about 1 1/2 yrs old and he arrived at...

Springfield, IL · 12h

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Predictions for IHSA football quarterfinal games around Springfield

Sacred Heart-Griffin, Rochester and Williamsville are no strangers to the high school football quarterfinals. SHG is making its 30th quarterfinal appearance, followed by Rochester (17th) and Williamsville (15th) in their respective Saturday, Nov. 14 games. If both SHG and Rochester survive their road games, they will reunite in a semifinal showdown at Rocket Booster Stadium. It would be their fifth playoff meeting since 2019. IHSA football quarterfinal predictions for the Springfield area Class 4A No. 3 Rochester (10-1) at No. 10 Highland (9-3), 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14: The Rockets are as dominant as they come in the quarterfinals with a 14-1 record under coach Derek Leonard since 2009 and nine state titles to boot. The Rockets breezed to an early 27-0 lead in the second quarter against Cahokia en route to another running-clock win, 54-27. Junior running back Evrim Tabag supplied 245 total yards and five touchdowns, including a 52-yard TD reception in the first half. Tabag currently totals 1,288 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns on 172 carries. Rochester lineman Dylan DuRocher and receiver/defensive back Nate Swaney were each tabbed all-state in Class 4A by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Highland junior running back Carter Harris, also

Springfield, IL · 1d

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Illinois bill could create independent oversight of state prisons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) – Illinois could soon have an independent office responsible for investigating issues within the state’s prisons. A plan in Springfield could create a corrections ombudsperson to monitor and inspect facilities, investigate unresolved complaints and establish a uniform reporting system. Lawmakers and advocates say it is...

Illinois · 19h

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‘Co-responding’ would benefit from $3M grant Springfield city council will consider

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – When you call the police, sometimes what you really need are social services that others provide. That’s where Springfield’s co-responder program comes in. And it’s in for $2,948,330 in state grant money. “This represents another step in what we are...

Springfield, IL · 15h

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Families Explore A Free Illinois Museum Where Lincoln’s Law Office Still Stands Upstairs

Some of the best history lessons in Illinois hide inside buildings you could easily walk right past. Picture a plain brick block on a busy downtown corner, and then picture climbing upstairs to the very room where a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln once worked on his cases. It feels...

Springfield, IL · 2d

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County admin: Massey Commission made ‘faulty assumption’ the county could do all calls to action, but it will fund what it can

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A discussion about Sangamon County’s budget for the next fiscal year this week resulted in a criticism of sorts for the commission that was formed to look at various potential reforms in the wake of the death of Sonya Massey. Sangamon County...

Sangamon County, IL · 19h

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Fifth Force rules at regional trivia bowl

There is nothing trivial about Twin City Trivia, an annual competition that challenges trivia teams across central Illinois to match their wits and collective wisdom for prizes and a coveted trophy. The big event was held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Smash House Bar and Restaurant on Normal’s east side, where 25 teams — including two Springfield teams — gathered to face off.

Springfield, IL · 19h

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Volleyball Rallies Past Maryville to Advance in GLVC Tournament

WILLIAMSVILLE, Ill. – After dropping the opening set of its Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship quarterfinal matchup with Maryville, Drury volleyball rebounded to win the next three and punch its ticket to the semifinal round with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-16) victory over No. 4 Maryville Thursday afternoon at Williamsville High School Fieldhouse.

Williamsville, IL · 1d