Louis Livingston-Garcia

Louis Livingston-Garcia is newsletter editor for IB Madison and covers many beats, including small businesses and the airport's happenings. When he can, he likes to cover gaming, craft beverage and soccer. 

Sunrise Sauna Club opening in Lodi Sept. 12

Sunrise will have wood-fired saunas, cold plunges and focus on wellness and nature. The saunas were designed and built in Wisconsin by Nomad Sauna Company

What’s on the Menu?

Summer weather brings picnics and patios back to life, as well as cold treats and sweet eats

Landmark Credit Union expanding Madison footprint

The new location is at 1712 Monroe St.

Federal restrictions cutting off refugees, legal immigrants from public benefits

FoodShare is federally funded, and President Donald Trump signed a new law last July to bar legal immigrants and other noncitizens from eligibility

Sauk Prairie Area Food Pantry purchases building

The new facility will allow for more food storage, more volunteers and a space to work. The pantry also expects to expand programs and services

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, 3,200 from Xbox

Half of the Xbox jobs were cut Monday, with the other 1,600 being shed throughout fiscal year 2027

Bookstore exploring grief now open

Founded by Meghan Allynn Johnson, the aim of the shop is to provide a space to talk about grief and also provide resources on grief

Cuban food returns to Madison

The restaurant will have many similar menu items, such as carne or chicken guisada, slow-cooked beef or chicken in a tomato sauce, plantain fries and more

Microsoft sued over data center noise

Microsoft responded saying it is aware of the lawsuit and is committed to being a good neighbor

Pakistan and Indian eatery Madistan closing

Madistan will continue to accept catering orders, which will help Madistan “work toward their next chapter”