Building permit roundup – Feb. 6 BY STACIE LEWIS Springfield Mass Transit obtained a commercial parking lot permit for modifications to a bus transfer facility relocated from Capitol Ave. to 900 E. Washington. The contractor is P. H. Broughton and Sons, Inc. and the project is valued at $800,000. A commercial remodel permit was also […]
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Recipients of the 2019 Best Places to Work award are announced
The 2019 recipients of the Best Places to Work award, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal, are America Ambulance, Country Lane Memory Care, Illinois Real Estate Title Center and Sacred Heart-Griffin High School. A reception and awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the United Community Bank […]
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Dr. Randal Peterson rejoins Springfield Clinic
Randal Peterson, MD, has rejoined Springfield Clinic’s Eye Institute effective Jan. 28. Peterson had most recently been practicing with Patrick Butler, MD, at Ophthalmology Center of Illinois. Peterson’s office is now located at Springfield Clinic Main Campus West at 1025 South Sixth Street in Springfield. “We’re excited to have Dr. Peterson rejoin the Eye Institute,” […]
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City of Springfield aldermanic forums
Springfield ICON (Inner City Older Neighborhoods) and the MacArthur Boulevard Association will host two forums for candidates for Springfield City Council. The goals of the forums are to educate the public about each candidate’s position on issues affecting Springfield’s neighborhoods and to provide ICON with information for ICON’s endorsements for the aldermanic races. These events […]
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Michaels to move to White Oaks Mall
White Oaks Mall has announced that Michaels will be moving into the 25,506 square foot space next to LA Fitness, which was most recently occupied by H. H. Gregg. Michaels, the nation’s largest retailer of arts and crafts materials, is currently located in Southwest Plaza on Veterans Parkway. “Michaels is the ideal addition for the […]
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The Cardologist is facing the prospect of relocating again
The Cardologist, a long-time downtown business known for its selection of socks as much as cards and gifts, is facing the prospect of relocating again, at least temporarily. Owner Doug Mayol has been renting space at 627 E. Adams since spring 2016 when he had to relocate his store on short notice. Previously, he had […]
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Heritage Foundation seeks proposals for 312 E. Adams
If you’ve always dreamed of joining the “Adams Family” of businesses in the 300-400 block of Adams Street in downtown Springfield, a unique real estate opportunity is now available. The Downtown Springfield Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit that assists in promoting and preserving historic properties, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the building at […]
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SIU Center for Family Medicine to open in Taylorville Memorial Hospital
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is opening a Center for Family Medicine clinic inside Taylorville Memorial Hospital. The new SIU primary care clinic opened on Jan. 15 and will initially be located in the specialty clinic space, near the hospital’s laboratory and rehab services departments. Dr. Janet Albers, physician assistant Christine Albers and nurse […]
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Upcoming annual ATHENA award
Illinois Women in Leadership is accepting nominations for this year’s ATHENA leadership award. Submissions will be accepted online at iwil.biz through March 1. The ATHENA award honors an exemplary leader who has achieved excellence in her business or profession, served the community in a meaningful way and, most importantly, actively assisted women to achieve their full […]
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Springfield attorney publishes legal thriller novel
Jason Schutte, an attorney and partner at the Springfield law firm of Koepke, Hiltabrand & Schutte, has published his first novel, although perhaps not his last. “A Zealous Defense” is a fictional legal thriller set in Quincy, Illinois, an area quite familiar to Schutte. “I grew up on a farm there and started practicing law […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 14 and Jan. 20, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Jan. 22 BY STACIE LEWIS Maxey Family, LLC in care of Mary F. Moreland obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for Sprint’s proposed antenna upgrades at 3516 Ogden Rd. Vertical Limit is the contractor and the project is valued at $15,000. Peter and Charles Salvo obtained a commercial remodel permit for […]
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Springfield Beer Co. opening on West Wabash
A love of craft beer and a home brew hobby has turned into a business venture for a local man. Ryan Kunken said he hopes to have his new microbrewery open in April, although he’s concerned that the partial government shutdown will delay some of the paperwork that he needs to receive. Springfield Beer Co. […]