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:

• The new issue of SBJ is out, featuring the 2025 Women of Influence:  June Agama, Dr. Vidya Sundareshan and Monica Walls-Butler.

   

• Brent Schwoerer, owner of Engrained Brewing Co., wants to offer his craft beer at the new Scheels Sports Park across the street from his business. But under current Illinois liquor laws, he would be legally prohibited from doing so due to a strict 200-barrel annual limit on self-distribution. A bill currently being considered by the General Assembly might change that:

   

• Capital City McDonald’s has acquired all 11 stores in Springfield, in addition to five others throughout central Illinois.

   

• 217 Taco, Nacho and Margarita Week continues through Sunday, May 4. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo for a whole week. Explore the amazing taco and nacho dishes area chefs have created for these seven days.

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