Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, has named Aryn Hunter the first chief administrative officer for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital in Springfield, effective July 19. “HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital is a cornerstone of pediatric care for the HSHS central Illinois region, serving families across […]
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Matto Pizza Pies opening
Matto Pizza Pies is firing up the ovens once again as it reopens Thursday in a new location. Matto has relocated to the 3211 W. Iles Ave., in the building that formerly housed a Marco’s Pizza. Matto is owned by Dan and Nickey Sperry and Justin Richardson, the same team behind local restaurants Vele and […]
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KlawzbyKarlee Boutique Nails opening
A new nail salon with a vintage feel will soon be opening up on South Grand Avenue. Karlee Utterback is opening KlawzbyKarlee Boutique Nails at 612 S. Grand Ave. The salon will host a preview event at the end of July and will officially begin welcoming customers on Aug. 13. Utterback said she has been […]
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Building permits – June 15 to June 21
AMBERS LLC received a commercial remodel structure permit for 910 South Grand Ave. W. Contractor is Hector Alvarado and the project is valued at $160,000. Alex Preston/DH Brown’s received a siding permit for 231 E. Monroe St. Contractor is Tyler Neighbors and the project is valued at $25,000. Abdallah Hussein received a commercial remodel permit […]
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Jen Boyer joins Memorial Health
Jennifer (Jen) Boyer has accepted the role of senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Memorial Health, effective June 22. In this new role, she will be part of the Enterprise Leadership Team, reporting directly to president and CEO Mandy Eaton. She will oversee operations at Memorial Health primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics. She will also guide professional nursing […]
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Hummus Republic opens
Hummus Republic, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise, entered the Springfield market this week with the opening of a new location at 1322 Wabash Ave. The Springfield restaurant, which is operated by local resident Tini Patel, held a friends-and-family event on Monday followed by a soft opening on Tuesday. Patel said the restaurant will hold an […]
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Troxell acquires Denton-Merrit-Dycus
Troxell has acquired Denton-Merritt-Dycus Insurance Agency, a Springfield-based agency that has served the community since 1960. “This acquisition is part of a broader effort to grow intentionally while staying true to who we are,” said Todd Sowle, president and CEO of Troxell. “Denton-Merritt-Dycus has built something special over the past 60 years. Their commitment to […]
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O2 & Red Light Therapy opens
Greg and Carolyn Gurski have turned their passion for wellness into a new business venture, opening a studio to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy. O2 & Red Light Therapy opened in April at 2815 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. The 1,700-square-foot studio features three hyperbaric oxygen chambers and two private rooms for […]
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Building permits – June 8 to June 14
Mu Delta Lambda Charitable Foundation received a commercial fence permit for 2525 S. 12th St. Contractor is Amco Fence and the project is valued at $34,890. Christopher Rahn and Jennifer L. Rahn received a commercial remodel permit for 1304 E. Monroe St. Contractors are Christopher Rahn and Jennifer L. Rahn and the project is valued […]
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New life for downtown nightspot
Over several decades, the building at the southwest corner of Fifth and Monroe streets has been the site of numerous bars and nightspots. The Firehouse, Craft Beer Bar, Jake & Elwood’s, the Wooden Nickel and Crocodile Rock have all had a home at 430 E. Monroe St. Following the St. Patrick’s Day closure of its […]
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Catie Sheehan joins Memorial Health
Catie Sheehan has joined Memorial Health as the vice president of marketing and communications. In this role, she will oversee marketing and internal and external communications for Memorial’s five hospitals, outpatient clinics and system operations. Sheehan most recently served as the deputy director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, but has an extensive background in […]
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An outdoor food court for Southtown
The Springfield Project at CAP 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center is planning the creation of an outdoor food court to promote entrepreneurship even as it introduces a summer market series. The Springfield Project’s goal of developing an outdoor entrepreneurial food court was given a boost after the Springfield City Council on May 19 adopted an […]