Memorial Physician Services – Women’s Healthcare, an obstetrics and gynecology group, is now a part of Springfield Clinic’s Center for Women’s Health, as of Jan. 11. The group, which includes Dr. Neha Amin, Dr. Chinelo Echeazu, Dr. Jillian Henry and Dr. Amanda O’Brien, will continue to provide care at their current location in the Baylis […]
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Long Nine Junction closing as Faucons launch new business ventures
Long Nine Junction is closing on Feb. 20, but owners Corey and Emily Faucon already have several new business ventures in the works. The couple opened the restaurant at 5 Old State Capitol Plaza in Springfield nearly four years ago, and despite the restrictions brought on by COVID-19, Emily said, “We’ve been very successful with […]
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New Springfield Starbucks under construction
Construction of a new Starbucks Coffee Company is underway at the northeast corner of South Dirksen Parkway and Stevenson Drive. When complete, it will be the sixth free-standing Starbucks location in Springfield, in addition to a location inside Target and on the University of Illinois Springfield campus. ComptonAddy, a commercial real estate firm based in […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 11-Jan. 17, 2021
Bank of Springfield obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1016 W. Lawrence Ave. Lance Christopher Miller is the contractor and the project is valued at $10,000. Blackstone Group-Dirksen, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2500 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services, Inc. and the project is valued at $20,000.
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Fish Window Cleaning opens Springfield office
While many existing businesses have struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean and Holly Middleton decided it was the right time to start one. “Due to COVID, my job was eliminated last April,” said Holly Middleton. “I’m 49, and I was really left in limbo, thinking, ‘What do I do at my age?’” “We started looking […]
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Family Video closing its remaining 250 locations
Family Video, the last video rental chain in the U.S., is closing its remaining 250 locations. The Springfield locations had already closed in September, with the exception of the store at 1802 North Grand Ave. Construction is already underway at 3201 W. Iles Ave. and 930 W. Jefferson St. to convert those two former Family […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 4, 2021-Jan. 10, 2021
Drury Inns, Inc., in care of D I Hotels Corp., obtained a commercial building permit for 3190 S. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Midwest Facilities & Construction, LLC and the project is valued at $900,000. Robert and Deborah Sidener obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2250 S. 15th St. Carolina Contractors and Painting, Inc. is […]
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The Railyard, an outdoor food venue, to open in April
By Carey Smith The Railyard is a hip urban concept new to Springfield, expected to open in April 2021. Operating out of three shipping containers and a former barbershop, this mostly outdoor venue will offer a variety of foods in a unique environment featuring a lot of green space. Kirk Jefferis, a commercial real estate […]
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Lincoln Land Community College changed its training facility name
Lincoln Land Community College has changed the name of its training facility at 130 W. Mason, located in the Mid-Illinois Medical District and blocks away from two major hospitals, to LLCC-Medical District. The facility opened in 1999 as the Capital City Center and initially focused on workforce development for technology. However, the training opportunities have […]
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Andrew Harby opens his own Country Financial office
Andrew Harby has opened his own Country Financial office at 1025 Junction Circle. In July, Harby began a new career in the insurance industry after 13 years with Neuhoff Communications. He initially worked out of Country Financial’s corporate office at 2935 Montvale Dr., which includes a training center. “I was in our corporate office with […]
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Building permit roundup – Dec. 21, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021
Bill and Amy Williams obtained a commercial remodel permit to renovate office space at 2760 W. Jefferson St. MJW Properties is the contractor and the project is valued at $100,856. TC Investment 4 LLC obtained a commercial addition permit for 2605 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Coil Construction, Inc. and the project is valued […]
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Bailey Family Insurance moves, expands
Bailey Family Insurance has relocated to 1625 S. Sixth St. as of Dec. 28. “We were renting previously; this is our first purchase,” said Christine Bailey, who owns the independent agency along with her husband, Mark. Bailey said the business just celebrated its four-year anniversary and previously operated out of two different rented locations. “Now […]