The Bed Bath & Beyond location in Springfield is on a list of hundreds of stores slated to close nationwide as part of the retailer’s attempt to avoid bankruptcy. The company previously announced plans to close more than 250 stores and added another 150 to the list as part of a regulatory filing Feb. 6. […]
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James C. Lewis joins All in One Laundry Center & Services as the general manager
James C. Lewis has joined All in One Laundry Center & Services as the general manager. Lewis is a native of Springfield with 35 years of experience in operations and customer service. He is a graduate of University of Illinois Springfield. “I welcome James into his new role,” said Pamela Lewis-Frazier, owner of All in […]
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Yellow Bird Coffee House is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 14
Yellow Bird Coffee House is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and will offer small-batch roasted coffee and house-made pastries and quiches with a menu the owners describe as a combination of “savory and sweet.” Stephen “Mike” Donaldson and his wife, Kelly, purchased the historic property at 1001 N. First St. in April […]
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New networking group for young professionals to hold kick-off event Feb. 8
RISE Springfield, the new young professionals networking group from the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, will hold a kick-off event on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The group was formed with the idea of using real interactions among young professionals to support educational opportunities in leadership, professional development, community involvement and social events. The kick-off event will […]
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Building permits – Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Casey’s Retail Co. received a commercial accessory structure permit for 1133 W. Jefferson St. Contractor is TCT Construction, and the project is valued at $1.09 million. Oak Terrace Joint Venture, L P % Thomson Pts Dept 118 received a commercial remodel – non-structure demo permit for 1700 W. Washington St. Contractor is Fire Water Inc. […]
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Raising Cane’s hiring in anticipation of March 7 opening
Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant specializing in chicken fingers, will be opening at 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. on Tuesday, March 7, a year after announcing a Springfield location as part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans. “We’re very excited to be planting such strong roots in Illinois,” Jason Zwerin, vice president of company restaurants, […]
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Building Permits – Jan. 23 – Jan. 29, 2023
Advanced Medical Transport of Springfield Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for 200 North Grand Ave. W. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $2.1 million. MBR Springfield Downtown Property LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 560 W. Jefferson St. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services LLC and the project is […]
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Matto: Pies + Pints to open Feb. 2
Matto: Pies + Pints, a new concept from the team behind Vele, Curate and Soleil Café, is scheduled to open Thursday, Feb. 2. “The word ‘matto’ is Italian for insane, crazy,” said Nickey Sperry, who along with her husband, Dan Sperry, and executive chef Justin Richardson make up the parent company, Three Gen Hospitality Group. […]
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Longtime Springfield restaurateurs have a new venture in the works for the former Keefner’s space
Longtime Springfield restaurateurs Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti have a new venture in the works. The as-yet-unnamed business will be located in the former Keefner’s space, 1941 W. Iles Ave. “We’re hoping to be so much more than a restaurant,” said Hanken. “We’re going to have a small dining area, but it won’t function as a […]
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Alicia Oberbeck joins Hanson Professional Services as event coordinator
Alicia Oberbeck recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as an event coordinator. She will coordinate Hanson’s involvement at trade shows, conferences and other events. Oberbeck worked for Drury Hotels for nine years, most recently as a meeting collections coordinator in Springfield. Hanson is a national, employee-owned consulting firm providing engineering, planning and allied services. The […]
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Building Permits – Jan. 16 – Jan. 22, 2023
Strategic Lincoln, LLC % Strategic Properties of NA obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 520 S. Second St. Mastec Network Solutions is the contractor and the project is valued at $20,000. Cobblestone Place, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 4401 Yucan Drive. Joyner Construction Services Inc. is the contractor and the project is […]
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Bloom Wine Bar & Florals to open downtown
A new business is about to bloom this spring in downtown Springfield. Bloom Wine Bar & Florals will be opening at 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza offering wine, craft cocktails and beer, along with floral services and a space for private events. Brittney Robinson, Hannah Goss and Caitlin Becker are the three ladies behind […]