Makeover Dental is holding a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Jorge Mosquera purchased the dental practice at 687 E. Linton Ave., formerly known as Secure Dental, last fall and rebranded it as Makeover Dental. “We’re planning to build an implant center; that’s going to be our main focus,” said David […]
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Knob Hill Landscape Company acquires Evergreen Landscape
Knob Hill Landscape Company has acquired Evergreen Landscape, expanding its services and locations in Springfield. “We are thrilled to welcome Evergreen Landscape to the Knob Hill family,” said Landon Kirby, president of Knob Hill Landscape Company. “This acquisition allows us to expand our footprint on the west side of town and provide a wide variety of […]
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New owner for Tax Partners Holdings
How do you take over a legacy small business that was founded in Springfield 20 years before you were born? If you’re Emmanuel “Manny” Davis, you just dive right in. The 24-year-old Davis became the new owner of Tax Partners Holding, Inc. (TPH) on Feb. 1. The tax preparation and bookkeeping business was established by […]
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The Filling Station opens in Rochester
It wasn’t a smooth transition, but The Filling Station in Rochester is now open in the building that once housed The Alibi. The property at 320 E. Main St. was a gas station years ago and Mark Clemens, a partner in the LLC that owns the building, decided to open a restaurant and bar with […]
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SIU System moves into new downtown office
The Southern Illinois University System has moved into new office space, not far from its previous location. “We wanted to stay downtown to be close to the Capitol and accessible there,” said John Charles, executive director of government and public affairs. At the beginning of February, SIU System opened an office at 321 E. Adams […]
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CAD Construction opens Springfield office
Two familiar names in the area construction industry are opening a Springfield office for CAD Construction. The Tremont-based company, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, started as a rough carpentry and interior trim union subcontractor. Over time, CAD Construction has evolved into a general contractor focusing on small commercial projects under $10 million, […]
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Loukinens’ on 4th closes
Owners Keith and Laurie Loukinen have announced that Loukinens’ on 4th will “temporarily close until further notice.” The restaurant at 517 S. Fourth St., across from the Executive Mansion, opened in 2017 and featured “casual, upscale dining” using local, seasonal ingredients. According to Sangamon County tax records, the property was purchased in February 2017 for […]
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DIM Art House closing its studio and gallery space
DIM Art House is closing its studio and gallery for the time being, but not ceasing operations. “Our landlord sold the building; we always knew it was a possibility but never thought it would happen,” said Christy Freeman Stark, who founded DIM in 2019 along with Joe Wallace and Jeff Williams. “The reality hit us […]
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MJ’s Fish & Chicken to open on Fridays during Lent
MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express is opening on Fridays during the Lenten season, starting Friday, Feb. 16, offering a limited menu. Customers will be able to dine-in or carry out from MJ’s, 716 E. Enos, from 4-9 p.m. on Fridays through March 22. MJ’s will offer a catfish lunch ($12), catfish dinner ($16), walleye lunch […]
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Lutheran High School plans to rebuild near Cherry Hills Church
After mine subsidence forced Lutheran High School to abandon its west-side Springfield campus in 2022, it is looking to rebuild on land owned by Cherry Hills Church, near the northeast corner of Chatham and Woodside roads. “We’re negotiating with Lutheran right now for them to buy 23 acres of farmland to the north of our […]
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Crossfit XLT, Deep Roots Lawn Care relocate
Crossfit XLT just celebrated its 10-year anniversary, and now the business is in the process of relocating to a new building. “This will be an improvement for our members,” said owner Bryan Bridges, who also works with American Family Insurance. “We are now moving into our own building.” Crossfit XLT has been operating out of […]
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CWLP asking for significant water rate increases
City Water, Light & Power officials say water rate increases of 32% this year and 32% in 2025 are needed for state-required replacements of lead lines and to reduce the frequency of water main breaks, dredge Lake Springfield and improve the water division’s finances. CWLP Chief Utility Engineer Doug Brown said the need for the […]