Springfield Clinic has announced the promotion of Cal Thomas to vice president of marketing and business development. Thomas has served as both a director and senior director in business development and physician recruitment over the past seven years. In addition, Springfield Clinic has hired Zach Kerker as director of marketing and communications. He comes to […]
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Tim Robinson and Jason LeMasters join Marine Bank
Tim Robinson and Jason LeMasters have joined Marine Bank as vice presidents of mortgage lending for the Springfield market. Both lenders assist home buyers, ranging from first-time buyers to vacation home buyers, with all types of home loans including conventional, FHA, VA and USDA. Robinson has more than a decade of experience in mortgage underwriting, […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 19 and Aug. 26, 2018.
Building permit roundup – August 29 BY STACIE LEWIS HSHSH Medical Group obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $330,844. Curtis Trampe obtained a commercial mechanical permit for a new construction mini storage at 4815 Rodger Road. Darrin Wood […]
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Joseph’s Fine Cuisine is now open
Joseph’s Fine Cuisine, the latest venture for James “JoJo” Solomon and Joe Hacker, opened this week. After the success of their downtown location, JoJo’s Street Quisine, the owners decided to open a fine dining restaurant on the west side of Springfield. Joseph’s Fine Cuisine is anchoring the strip center at 3141 Hedley Road that Mike […]
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New downtown coffee and retail shop
A new coffee and retail shop has opened in downtown Springfield. Brown Sugar and Vanilla Beans opened last week at 304 E. Adams, next to JP Kelly’s Pub. In addition to a selection of international coffees and teas, which can be purchased by the cup or packaged, the shop has an eclectic mix of antique […]
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Pittman’s Popcorn Shop plans a second location
Pittman’s Popcorn Shop has announced plans for a second location in downtown Springfield, in addition to the original location at 1500 Wabash Ave., which opened in 2016. There will be no shortage of options for those with a sweet tooth, since Pittman’s new location at 221 S. Sixth is located on the same block as […]
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Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home acquires Staab Polk facilities
The Butler family has recently acquired Staab Polk Memorial Home and Sangamon Prairie Reception Center in Chatham. The organizations under the umbrella of the Butler family now include Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home; Butler Cremation Tribute Center; Butler Pet Cremation Services; Boardman-Smith Funeral Home; and Roselawn Memorial Park and Roselawn Pet Cemetery (Springfield); McCullough-Delaney & […]
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Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce will host The Greater Springfield Chamber Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This event provides a convenient and cost-effective way for employers across central Illinois to connect with job-seekers of all ages, as well as individuals interested in new or advanced careers. For job-seekers, […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 13 and Aug. 19, 2018.
Building permit roundup – August 22 BY STACIE LEWIS CFT NV Developments, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for interior work at Great Clips at 2724 N. Dirksen Pkwy. MCO & Associates of Phoenix, AZ is the contractor and the project is valued at $60,000. CFT NV Developments, LLC also obtained a commercial mechanical permit […]
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Amy Beadle named new sales manager at Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Amy Beadle has been named the new sales manager at the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, effective Sept. 4. She previously worked as the convention sales manager for the CVB until 2011, when she began her current position as the marketing leader for Scheels. B eadle noted that since she has a long history in […]
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Fact or Fiction
Cavallo Bus Lines, an Illinois-based family owned business with more than 100 charter buses providing service nationwide, has apparently closed their doors. Cavallo was started in Gillespie, Illinois in 1942 and grew to include additional locations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Springfield, Missouri. A press release issued on Aug. 14 by Timi’s Tours, a tour company […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, 2018.
Building permit roundup – August 15 BY STACIE LEWIS Menards, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for a storage addition at 2701 Market Place Dr. The contractor is Poettker construction of Breese and the project is valued at $394,193. Steve Clark obtained a commercial electric remodel permit for an interior remodel at American Family Insurance […]