Robert Ares has been hired as the new CEO for Land of Lincoln Credit Union. “We were searching for just the right person with a strong balance of experience, vision, and passion to lead LLCU into the future,” said Calvin Green, board chairman. “We have many plans of growing services offered to members in order […]
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Springfield ICON to host an event
Springfield ICON (Inner City Older Neighborhoods) will host an event on Thursday, Nov. 15 featuring Bernice Radle, a developer from Buffalo, New York, who will address the topic of small scale economic development in neighborhoods. ICON will also present the fifth annual Good Neighbor Awards at the annual dinner, held at the Inn at 835 […]
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Upper Limits Midwest expanding
Upper Limits Midwest, a vape shop located at 1205 S. Second St. in Springfield, is planning a significant expansion. The business opened five years ago and owner Matthieu Fortin said, “We’ve experienced a healthy growth over the last few years. We’re in the process of purchasing the building we’re currently in, and we’ll be doubling […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Oct. 29 and Nov. 4, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Nov. 7 BY STACIE LEWIS Lorraine and James Hamrick obtained a commercial remodel permit for remodeling a former barbershop to a multi-media agency at 1401 S. 5th St. Abitogun Ayodele is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,500. Walmart Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for […]
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Ribbon cutting held for new women and children’s clinic
HSHS St. John’s Hospital, SIU Medicine and HSHS Medical Group unveiled the new women and children’s clinic on Oct. 30 with an event that included a blessing, ribbon cutting, reception and building preview. Many health care leaders, colleagues and community members were present as the Rev. Msgr. David J. Hoefler of the Diocese of Springfield […]
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The Pharmacy is on the move
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space will soon be located downtown in the former Staley building at 623 East Adams. In November, The Pharmacy will relocate from its current space at 711 S. Fifth St., where the art gallery has been housed for the past four years. President Janet Sgro said the new space is […]
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LRS Web Solutions hires Cori Mose
Cori Mose has joined the staff of LRS Web Solutions as an account executive. In her new position, Mose will establish and cultivate client relationships with organizations to improve their online presence through web-based marketing solutions customized to grow their business and revenue. Mose brings 19 years of sales and customer service experience with her […]
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Liz Willis Soldwedel joins HPR Marketing
Liz Willis Soldwedel has joined HPR Marketing in Springfield as vice president of operations. Soldwedel said, “Moving to HPR was the right path, considering the advantages that CEO Wally Hamlin and CMO Kari Downey could offer – specifically, moving ahead in the digital world, using research-infused insights and the team’s ability to quickly adapt strategies as […]
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New, nontraditional Walgreens to open in Near North Crossing
Last year, Walgreens closed their location at 1155 N. Ninth Street in Springfield, but a new location is now getting ready to open just a few blocks away. However, the new store, which will be located at 1150 N. Fifth Street in the Near North Crossing shopping center, is not a traditional Walgreens. Known as […]
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CoreLife Eatery in Sherwood Plaza
New construction is underway on the remaining outlot in Sherwood Plaza at the corner of Veterans and Wabash. CoreLife Eatery, a fast causal restaurant that prides itself on serving healthy meals, has signed a lease for the smaller 3,500 square foot outlot. It will be the first location in Springfield, although CoreLife Eatery has nearby […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Oct, 22 and Oct. 28, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Oct. 31 BY STACIE LEWIS Jerry Myerscough obtained a commercial plumbing remodel permit for a new tenant build out at 3788 Wabash Ave. The contractor is Bear Plumbing of Edinburg and the project is valued at $200,000. Steve Clark obtained a commercial sign permit for an American Family Insurance sign project […]
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Corrine’s Closet
A new clothing store is getting ready to open in downtown Springfield. Corrine Campbell is leasing space at 223 S. Sixth St., next to the new downtown location for Pittman’s Popcorn. “I used to work at Bergner’s for 10 years, up until they closed,” Campbell said. “I came up with this idea to use my […]