Building permit roundup – Dec. 19 BY STACIE LEWIS Springfield Urban League, Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for 100 N. 11th Street. The contractor is Sutton’s, Inc. and the project is valued at $31,331. Connor Properties, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1901 S. 15th St. GCS Services is the contractor and the […]
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From food to fitness
Connie DiCenso, who has developed a loyal following for her CoCo Pies, is now pursuing a new business venture in the fitness industry. She and her fiancé, Monty Burcham, have purchased the Snap Fitness franchise in Chatham. On Oct. 8, DiCenso closed Café Coco, a restaurant she had been operating at 3705 N. Dirksen in […]
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New restaurant coming to downtown
Downtown Springfield is getting a new restaurant, as a familiar name prepares to move into the space at 213 S. Fifth St. formerly occupied by JoJo’s Street Quisine. Taste of Jamaica, which was a regular booth in the Ethnic Village at the Illinois State Fair for many years, is now opening a year-round location. Owner […]
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Building permit roundup – Dec. 5 BY STACIE LEWIS New Salem Bluff, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2912 E. Ridge Ave. The contractor is Scott Canti and the project is valued at $75,000. AC Building, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for an expansion and renovations at 3200 S. Robbins Rd. Evans Construction […]
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Simmons Cancer Institute receives proceeds from Beautiful Bras fundraiser
On Nov. 19, BJ Grand Salon & Spa presented a check to Dr. Aziz Khan of Simmons Cancer Institute, representing a donation of $12,375 raised from the most recent Beautiful Bras fundraiser. Proceeds from the October event will be used to purchase hair loss accessories including wigs, hats, and scarves for the wig boutique at Simmons Cancer Institute, […]
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Sean Mulhern joins SB Financial
Sean Mulhern has joined SB Financial, a subsidiary of Security Bank, as a financial adviser. Mulhern graduated from Illinois State University earlier this year with a degree in economics and finance. “My dad is a financial adviser in Peoria, and I made up my mind my sophomore year of college that’s what I wanted to […]
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Central Illinois Builders of AGC has elected its 2019 officers
Central Illinois Builders of AGC recently elected its officers for 2019 at the association’s 64th annual meeting, held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, Illinois. The 2019 officers are: President – Chris S. Uhlarik, The Petry-Kuhne Co., Champaign Senior Vice President – John B. Sutherland, River City Construction, LLC, East Peoria Vice President – Michael […]
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McCormick’s closing restaurant to focus on catering operations
The last day of operations for McCormick’s Smokehouse Restaurant, located at 2930 Plaza Drive in The Gables, will be Dec. 24, 2018. The restaurant, which includes a drive-thru and delivery service, has operated at the current location for more than 10 years. Owners Jarred and Sarah McCormick say they have plans to restructure the family-run […]
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Dan Schafer joins O’Shea Builders
O’Shea Builders has hired Dan Schafer as a project engineer. He will be based out of the Springfield office, located at 3401 Constitution Drive. A native of Springfield, Schafer most recently worked at Prairie Analytical Systems. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from University of Illinois Springfield in 2014. Although Schafer did not begin […]
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Building permit roundup – Nov. 21 BY STACIE LEWIS Walmart Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for Sam’s Club at 2300 S. West White Oaks Dr. The contractor is Tri-North Builders and the project is valued at $738,642. National Retail Properties, LP obtained a commercial remodel permit for Gander Outdoors at 2371 […]
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Kathy Nichelson named new CEO of Capital Area REALTORS
Kathy Nichelson has been named as the new CEO and association executive of Capital Area REALTORS (CAR), effective immediately. Nichelson succeeds CAR’s previous CEO and AE, Daniel Sale, who stepped down earlier this year after accepting a position at the St. Louis Association of REALTORS. Nichelson began her career at CAR in 1995 as administrative […]
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Redefine Healthcare moving
Redefine Healthcare will soon be moving to the newly constructed West Iles Business Center, joining existing tenants Little Minds Learning Center and Primo Designs. The medical practice is currently located in the Freedom Building at 2815 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. Owner and practitioner Matt Saxsma said the new location will more than double the […]