After serving up Creole favorites at the Old Capitol Farmers Market for the past year,Journe’ Dawson is getting ready to open a brick-and-mortar location of Creole Smokedowntown. Dawson and her parents, Isaac and Somer Dawson, will begin serving customers atCreole Smoke’s new location at 213 S. Fifth St. on Sept. 1. The location also will […]
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A chicken salad restaurant for Springfield
Nik Smith, owner of local catering company AF Food Co., is preparing for the launch of his next dining concept — Side Chick Salad Co., and, as the name implies, it’s all about chicken salad. Smith used the 217 Foodies Facebook group for market research when he was considering launching a new business endeavor, and […]
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Building permits – Aug. 10 to Aug. 16
JBCON Properties LLC received a commercial permit (parking lot) for 1000 W. Jefferson St. Contractor is Pro Bid and the project is valued at $35,000. CTCC Properties LLC received a commercial accessory structure permit for 501 W. Hazel Dell Road. Contractor is ARF Solar LLC and the project is valued at $400,000. The Sangamon Co. […]
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Fresh Cycle Laundromat opens
New owners have given the former Cravens Laundromat a new name and a fresh, clean look. Ryan and Danielle Watson purchased the property at 513 N. Grand Ave. in December and, after fully renovating the building, have rebranded and reopened as Fresh Cycle Laundromat. “Basically, we went in and redid the entire building, inside and […]
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Eocene Medical Spa opens
Local anesthesiologist Dr. Qing Yang has opened the Eocene Medical Spa on West Monroe Avenue, with a goal of providing holistic care. Eocene offers skin rejuvenation services — such as laser resurfacing, microneedling, chemical peels and medical facials — as well as wellness offerings such as medically directed weight loss and IV hydration and nutrition […]
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Building permits – Aug. 3 to Aug. 9
City of Springfield received a demolition permit for 1615 North Grand Ave. E. Contractor is GreenTrac, LLC and the project is valued at $9,375. Abraham Lincoln Hotel LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 701 E. Adams St. Contractor is Pinnacle Construction Inc. and the project is valued at $658,000. Fresh Visions Community Church received […]
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Elder care law firm expands to Springfield
Dent Coulson, a southern Illinois-based elder care law firm, has opened a Springfield office. Steven Milburn, a Springfield native who joined Dent Coulson in January, is heading up the new office. Dent Coulson’s work is mainly focused on estate planning and elder law, handling issues such as power of attorney, wills, trusts, estate tax planning […]
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Levity Bar & Grill opens
Local restaurateur Jeff Griswold has opened a new dining establishment in the former Roots Latin Grill space on Wabash. Levity Bar and Grill officially opened Aug. 1, serving hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood as well as “a lot of wine and martinis,” Griswold said. “It’s higher-end food in a casual atmosphere,” he said. Griswold previously […]
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Building permits – July 27 to Aug. 2
Connie Martin Baker LLC & Stearns Investment Co. received a commercial permit (addition) for 2801 Lindbergh Blvd. Contractor is Baldovin Co. and the project is valued at $1.3 million. AMM Springfield LLC received a commercial permit (new construction and parking lot) for 3200 Northfield Drive. Contractor is HR Green Development and the project is valued […]
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Cathy Schwartz named inaugural recipient of Good Golly Miss Molly Kindness Award
The Mid-Illinois Communications Association has named Cathy Schwartz of Springfield as the inaugural recipient of the Good Golly Miss Molly Kindness Award, which honors individuals in central Illinois who demonstrate exceptional kindness and a commitment to uplifting others within the community. The award was established in memory of communications professional and former MICA president Molly […]
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LA Fitness closes
Springfield’s only LA Fitness location is closing, with local gym FitClub acquiring the location’s membership base and equipment. Friday, July 31, is the last day of business for the LA Fitness located at the White Oaks Mall at 2501 Wabash Ave., according to an employee at the location. Local LA Fitness memberships will transfer to […]
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New location for Aunt Lou’s
After two years downtown, Aunt Lou’s Soul Food restaurant is moving west to the Town & Country Shopping Center on MacArthur Blvd. Saturday will be the restaurant’s last day serving customers at its 524 E. Monroe St. location. Aunt Lou’s hopes to be up and running at its new location at 2413 S. MacArthur Blvd., […]