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Opening a new eating establishment one week before an unprecedented, statewide dine-in ban was less than ideal timing.
But the family behind Jerk Shop Go which opened downtown March 11 say they believe now is the perfect time to expand their brand as vaccines for the novel coronavirus begin to roll out.
“With the vaccines becoming available we wanted to get ahead of people itching to get out again,” said Kadejia Berkley, who co-owns the business with her sisters Kendra and Kenya. “We were looking to expand to the west side based on the customer support, love we’ve received from the city of Springfield.
WBGZ Radio 1/31/2021 |
By Ross Pearson - WBGZ Radio
Despite cold temperatures on Friday (Jan.29th) more than 150 students and other lay Catholics from across the Diocese of Springfield hit the streets of Downtown Springfield to march for life, mirroring the annual National March for Life that took place the same day in Washington, D.C.
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki led the group in peacefully praying the rosary for an end to abortion.
The marchers swept past the Statehouse, the Illinois Supreme Court Building, and the Governor’s Mansion praying and making their voices heard for the unborn. This year marked the 48