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New Bern and Kessler Collection has released a joint statement Tuesday and is withdrawing interest in developing a portion of Union Point Park.

After around three months of negotiations, The Kessler Collection bought the former “Elks” building in downtown New Bern for $2.25 million on Jan. 4.

Former independent concert promoter Len Trumper brought big name music acts to area venues and tells the behind-the-scenes stories in new book.

Two one-way streets running through the heart of downtown Springfield are set to be converted to two-way streets in a year's time. The city is seeking approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation to open Adams Street between Sixth and Ninth streets and a majority of Fourth Street in the downtown area to multi-directional traffic patterns. "We're hoping they approve it within the next two months," said public works director Nate Bottom, who hopes to have construction completed by the spring. The project, which also includes traffic technology upgrades, is projected to cost $4 millio...

Clemmons Stott has been with DSI for 5 1/2 years. “I came to DSI with a strong mandate to strengthen the organization so that we could turn ‘potential’ into ‘reality’ and be the strongest voice possible for downtown businesses,” said Clemmons Stott in a press release Wednesday. “I am extremely proud of the work we’ve accomplished together during my tenure, which includes months with some of the worst conditions for businesses in a century (with the pandemic)." Clemmons Stott did not give a reason for leaving or her future plans. She did not return a call from The State Journal...