Papi’s Pizza Pub is coming to Springfield with what owner Ryan Bandy describes as Latin-inspired pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches, plus American classics. Bandy said he has purchased the property at 1710 S. MacArthur Boulevard that previously housed Pie’s the Limit. Owners Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti closed the restaurant at the end of July, […]
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Phoenix Center relocates and expands retail store
The Phoenix Center has relocated and expanded its retail store, now known as OUT on Second, located at the corner of Second and Scarritt streets. The original retail space and resource center, OUT on Adams, opened in 2021 at 213 E. Adams St., between Café Moxo and The Elf Shelf Music and Records. The OUT […]
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B3 Performance & Aesthetic Medicine opens on West White Oaks Drive
Helping people “look better, feel better and perform better” is the goal of B3 Performance & Aesthetic Medicine. “We’re a new clinic and we have a unique approach to things,” said owner Dr. Clinton Holaday. The clinic at 2131 W. White Oaks Dr. offers a variety of services, from medical spa procedures to treatment for […]
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Building permits – Aug. 14 – Aug. 21
Mid-American Asset Management Inc. received a commercial remodel permit for 3121 S. Dirksen Parkway. Contractor is Atlas Building Group and the project is valued at $250,000. JLN Enterprises LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1601 Converse Ave. Contractor is Jeff Nemecek and the project is valued at $75,000. Matthew Holdings LLC received a commercial […]
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Patrick Russell joins Springfield Art Association
Patrick Russell has joined the Springfield Art Association as the director of marketing and development. “The Art Association was a perfect landing spot for me,” said Russell. “It’s been a really nice transition from owning my own business to coming to a nonprofit.” He opened Reverie Apparel in November 2019 after completing the Co.Starters program […]
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Mark Mahoney joins ALPLM as chief of staff
Mark Mahoney has joined the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as the chief of staff. “There’s no greater symbol of Illinois than Abraham Lincoln, and this library and museum is a leader in sharing his legacy with the world,” he said. “It also plays a key role in central Illinois tourism and contributes to […]
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Golden Hour Bake House plans downtown storefront
Golden Hour Bake House has been a fixture at the Old Capitol Farmers Market for three seasons, and now owner Alli Donaldson is working on a brick-and-mortar location downtown. “We launched in May 2021 at the Old Capitol Farmers Market, and as business progresses, we’ve been eyeing some storefronts and looking at taking that next […]
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Building permits – Aug. 7 – Aug. 13
Prairie Diagnostic Center received a commercial remodel permit for 401 E. Carpenter St. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $6.2 million. Fifth Street Renaissance received a commercial accessory permit for 1315 N. Fifth St. Contractor is RKS Construction and the project is valued at $49,000.
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Twisted Fork to open downtown
Twisted Fork, a concept the owners describe as “upscale diner food,” is opening a brick-and-mortar location downtown next month. Amanda Sandner, who co-owns the business with her husband, Jered Sandner, said a Sept. 30 opening is planned for 400 E. Jefferson, the restaurant space inside the historic St. Nicholas Apartments. The space has been vacant […]
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Building permits – July 31 – Aug. 6
Trinity Evangelica Lutheran Church received a commercial remodel permit for 515 S. MacArthur Blvd. Contractor is R.D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. and the project is valued at $75,000. CSS One LLC Etal received a commercial accessory structure permit for 1629 S. Ninth St. Contractor is William Meacham and the project is valued at $1,000. Kashmir […]
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Ritz’s closes Jefferson location, North Grand remains open
The last day of operations for Ritz’s on Jefferson Street was Aug. 4, but the original Ritz’s Lil’ Fryer on North Grand Avenue remains open. “I don’t see that one going anywhere,” said Vicky Ritz, who owns the restaurant along with her husband, Curt Ritz. The couple opened Ritz’s Lil’ Fryer, 2148 North Grand Ave. […]
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Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes opens Jacksonville office
Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. has announced the opening of a new office in Jacksonville at 102 N. Westgate Ave., Suite B. Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. is a full-service law firm with eight attorneys, three of counsel, and a team of experienced staff. The new Jacksonville office will be the firm’s third […]