U-Haul Moving & Storage plans to open a new location next week at 3250 Clear Lake Ave. in the space formerly occupied by Springfield’s last remaining Kmart store. Aaron Freeman, president of U-Haul Company of Illinois, said he’s glad for the opportunity to expand his business by reusing an existing building. “It’s infill development on […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 4 and Feb. 10, 2019.
Building permit roundup – Feb. 13 BY STACIE LEWIS Walmart obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1100 Lejune Dr. The contractor is Place Services, Inc. and the project is valued at $60,000. First Baptist Church obtained a commercial remodel permit for 301 South Grand Ave. West. Zinn Construction, LLC is the contractor and the project […]
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Curtis Tillett and Lindsey Leonard join The Real Estate Group
After decades of being affiliated with Coldwell Banker, Curtis Tillett is now a broker with The Real Estate Group, effective Feb. 1. His longtime assistant, Lindsey Leonard, also made the transition. However, both will continue working out of their current office, located at 427 E. Monroe in downtown Springfield. “Rita (Victor) and I bought the […]
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Building blocks for success
BY DAVID BLANCHETTE You see them every day: the restaurants, mobile phone stores, bank branches, nail salons, automobile dealerships, strip malls, apartments and other new or revamped buildings going up throughout the Springfield area. These commercial and multifamily residential structures – costing $2.5 million or under to build – are the bread and butter for […]
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Rethinking workplace lunches
BY ZACH ROTH Business people looking for a quick bite to eat often grab some greasy fast food to satiate their appetites before returning to work. As much as people enjoy a double quarter-pounder, one can’t help but wonder about the health risks associated with excessive consumption of fast food, especially by people who sit […]
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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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Made-from-scratch makes an impression at Papo’s Café
BY TOM PAVLIK I’ve been hearing about Papo’s Café for the last several months, but primarily in connection with its made-from-scratch breakfasts, baked goods and hand-crafted coffee drinks. And yes, Papo’s breakfast menu sure is enticing. Although plenty of business is done over breakfast meetings, this month the fates decreed a lunch meeting with a […]
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Tobin Jewelers to close
Tobin Jewelers, a family-owned business that has operated in Springfield for more than 100 years, will be closing on March 15. Since 1997, the business has been led by the fourth generation of the Tobin family, R. Evan Hart. “Quite simply, the demographics of Springfield and the habits of buying have changed. We’ve seen a […]
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Upcoming Illinois Chamber of Commerce workshop
Are you running your business or is it running you? Are you concerned about a lack of control, or issues related to growth, profits, or employees? The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 9-11 a.m. at Innovate Springfield, located at 15 South Old State Capitol Plaza. Dan Zawacki, […]
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R.D. Lawrence awarded Coliseum renovation project
By Lindsey Salvatelli R.D. Lawrence Construction Co. has been selected to renovate the crumbling Coliseum at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Owner John Goetz said he’s been given a July 20 completion date to finish the $10.2 million project. R.D Lawrence Construction Co. was awarded the contract on Jan. 4, according to state procurement contracts. Goetz […]
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2018 Springfield Architectural and Engineering Design Success Stories
COMPILED BY CATHERINE O’CONNOR University of Illinois Springfield Student Union – Dewberry Architects UIS is seeking U.S. Green Building Council LEED Gold Certification for the new students union’s “living” roof. The 200,000 plants over a sloped membrane provides insulation, helps to lower air temperatures and lasts much longer than other roofs. The project was awarded […]
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Try something new at Nu-Voh
BY TOM PAVLIK Although I love a good steak, I get particularly animated over more esoteric dishes like steak tartare or roasted bone marrow. It’s the kind of food that gets me excited, but not the type of fare usually seen in the capital city. So I was excited when I first saw Nu-Voh’s food-forward […]