Unveil Your Beauty, a retail store specializing in handmade wedding accessories, has relocated to 1020 W. Lawrence Avenue in Springfield as of Aug. 27. Owner Brenda Ritter originally started the business 10 years ago out of her home in Divernon and then moved to a location on West Jefferson in Springfield a few years ago. […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Sept. 3 and Sept. 9, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Sept. 12 BY STACIE LEWIS Curtis Trampe obtained a commercial fence permit for a 6’ black vinyl fence at 4815 Rodger St.. Goodman Fence, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $21,698. Trust 413-015, in the care of United Community Bank, obtained a commercial remodel permit for code […]
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Eye Candy Salon & Spa is growing
Eye Candy Salon & Spa, located at 3001 W. White Oaks Drive, has recently doubled in size by expanding into an adjacent suite. The owner, Tye Hale, opened the business in the Cascades Shopping Center last November. Tye had previously rented space at a salon in town before deciding to go out on her own […]
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Fact or Fiction: New Starbucks coming to Springfield?
SBJ has received several inquires about what is being built on the lot just north of Panda Express on North Dirksen in Springfield. Construction is underway at 2720 North Dirksen, with no signage to indicate what might be coming soon. A building permit filed by CFT NV Developments of Rosemead, California, the parent company of […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Sept. 5 BY STACIE LEWIS Walgreens obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2020 S. MacArthur Blvd. Icon Identity Solutions of Rolling Meadows is the contractor and the project is valued at $23,000. McDonalds Corporation obtained a commercial fire sprinkler remodel permit for 522 W. Jefferson. Automatic Fire Sprinkler, LLC of Normal […]
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GoWeb1 has relocated
GoWeb1 has recently moved to a new location at 400 South Grand Ave. West, just down the street from their previous office space in the former Standard Mutual building. GoWeb1 purchased the 3300 square foot building that previously served as an office for Lutheran Child & Family Services. Owner Mark Roberts said, “I’ve always admired […]
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Sojourn’s Resale to close Aug. 31.
Sojourn’s Resale, a thrift store whose proceeds support the work of Sojourn Shelter and Services, has announced that Aug. 31 will be their last day in business. The resale shop, which is located in Fairhills Mall, tried to renew their lease earlier this month and was notified that the rent for their space would be […]
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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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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 […]