After owning and operating a restaurant in downtown Springfield for two years, Kimsimone Manning says she’s ready to catch her breath before she decides on her next move. “I have a list of projects that I’ve pushed to the back burner that have nothing to do with cooking,” Manning said. “I’m going to breathe – […]
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The Barrel Head contents up for auction
The Barrel Head has been closed for more than two years, but those who are nostalgic about the longtime bar and grill now have a chance to own a piece of its history. Aumann Auctions is conducting a liquidation sale of the bar and grill’s inventory, ranging from beer and spirit signs and assorted draft […]
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Two more Hardee’s close in Springfield
The number of Hardee’s restaurants in the Springfield area continues to decline, with two more locations closing permanently within the past week. The stores at 317 E. Clear Lake Ave. and 2501 Stevenson Dr. both have “permanently closed” signs on the front doors directing customers to visit the remaining locations at 1835 Sangamon Ave. and […]
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Pop in Seoul Asian Market to open
A local couple is bringing a Korean convenience store concept to Springfield. Jung and Julie Kim have signed a lease for space at 2637 Chatham Road to open Pop In Seoul Asian Market in the shopping center that also houses Café Moxo and Papa Murphy’s. “An Asian convenience store is a little different than an […]
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Building permits – Dec. 1 – Dec. 7
Bozeman Two LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2277 E. Laurel St. Contractor is Andrew Coltrin and the project is valued at $4,000. Illinois Audubon Society received a commercial accessory structure permit for 2315 Clear Lake Ave. Contractor is Michael Von Behren Builder, Inc., and the project is valued at $590,000. RR Family LLC […]
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Jennifer Bettis joins LLCC
Jennifer Bettis has joined the Lincoln Land Community College Foundation as director of major gifts. She most recently spent four years as a director of development for University of Illinois Springfield, after 17 years as director of advancement for Sacred-Heart Griffin High School. Related “Connecting donors with causes that matter deeply to them is a […]
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Doug Brown to retire from CWLP
Doug Brown, chief utility engineer for City Water Light & Power, will retire from the city effective March 31. He has worked for CWLP for 31 years, the past 11 at the helm of the municipal utility. Brown has led the city-owned utility through numerous projects and strategic initiatives over the years, including the addition […]
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PeopleReady reopens Springfield office
After transitioning to all-virtual services for the past few years, PeopleReady has reopened a brick-and-mortar location in Springfield. “We wanted to get back in front of the customers and our associates,” said branch manager Logan Peters of the company’s new space at 2804 Southwest Plaza Drive. The office is located in the freestanding building along […]
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Happy Hour Pilates expanding
It’s only been a year since Alex Bogusz opened Happy Hour Pilates, but she already has a second location in the works. “I didn’t anticipate it to take off the way that it did. We’re running out of room,” Bogusz said of the existing location at 455 N. Walnut St. Bogusz, who worked for a […]
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Building permits – Nov. 24 to Nov. 30
TM Real Estate Properties LLC received a commercial accessory structure permit for 1520 S. Pope Ave. Contractor is Pat Patterson and the project is valued at $125,000. Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries received a commercial accessory structure permit for 2001 Wabash Ave. Contractor is Straight Up Solar and the project is valued at $171,243.28. Mall […]
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New name, owners for Crows Mill Pub
A new group of owners has taken over the former Crows Mill Pub and reopened it as The Library Pizza and Sports Bar. The building at 1220 Toronto Road has been a bar and music venue since 1976, although it has operated under various names and owners over the decades. “We’re rebranding, and we will […]
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Bloom Wine Bar & Florals awarded state infrastructure grant
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded Bloom Wine Bar & Florals an infrastructure grant of $245,000, which the owners plan to use to expand the business. The downtown Springfield wine bar was the only Sangamon County business to receive a grant. Bloom Wine Bar opened in November 2023 at 2 S. […]