Don Smith Paint Co. has come full circle, with former owner Richard Scott announcing plans to officially reopen the longtime business on MacArthur Boulevard later this week. Scott operated the business from 1999 until 2019, when he sold it to Nate Tierney. However, Scott still owned the real estate at 1724 S. MacArthur Boulevard and […]
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Two Men and a Truck relocating, expanding
The moving company Two Men and a Truck is preparing to relocate its headquarters to a larger west-side property that will allow for significant expansion. “It gives us an opportunity to expand our services, as well as more room for office space for our staff and more parking for trucks,” said business development manager Travis […]
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X-Golf to open in Springfield
Three friends from Bloomington have formed a business partnership to bring a new golf simulator to Springfield. Lee McFarland, Ryan Tarter and Sam Napolitano are new franchisees for X-Golf, a California-based company with more than 130 locations across the U.S. McFarland said the trio all enjoy playing golf and have patronized the X-Golf in Bloomington, […]
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Building permits – Nov. 3 to Nov. 9
BFI Legacy Properties LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 957 Clock Tower Drive. Contractor is Mark Bailey and the project is valued at $40,000. Qik N EZ Properties LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 430 North Grand Ave. E. Contractor is J. Lopez Roofing and the project is valued at $26,000. Mary Bryant […]
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HSHS names system vice president, marketing and communications
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, has named Charmaine Weis system vice president, marketing and communications. Weis joined HSHS in February 2024 as the system director of marketing and brand experience and has been serving as interim senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer […]
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Blue Oak Insurance expands
Josh Huff launched Blue Oak Insurance Agency in 2019 and is now expanding the company’s presence in Springfield and elsewhere. The business recently relocated to a larger office at 2205 W. Wabash Ave. and has plans to continue expanding into other territories. Huff started his insurance career with Farmers Insurance in 2009 and later worked […]
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Pulse Pilates to open in The Gables
Bailey Sullivan has been teaching Pilates classes for years, and now she is preparing to open her own studio in The Gables. Pulse Pilates will occupy the suite at 2924 Plaza Drive that was most recently home to Again & Again boutique and, prior to that, Jos. A. Bank. Sullivan said that since the space […]
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Mission Outreach ships supplies to Jamaica
Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, a medical supply and equipment recovery organization in Springfield, is supporting efforts to provide medical care to Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. A 40’ shipping container of requested medical supplies and beds left the Mission Outreach warehouse on Nov. 6 to be distributed by relief workers from Foodfor the […]
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Building permits – Oct. 27 to Nov. 2
David H. Brown Inc. received a commercial fence permit for 231 E. Monroe St. Contractor is Amoco Fence and the project is valued at $1,090. Inderjit Singh received a commercial remodel permit for 850 N. Dirksen Parkway. Contractor is Inderjit Singh and the project is valued at $96,300. Banc One Corp. % Chase Bank received […]
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Changes for Homestyle Cafe
The former Homestyle Café on North Ninth Street has reopened with a new name and ownership and expanded its hours of operation. New owner Carolina “Carla” Chagala was already working at the restaurant at 1144 N. Ninth St. with brothers Oscar and Reyes Venture, who purchased it in June 2024. Chagala bought the business earlier […]
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Beyond the farmers market
Salt Fork Food Works, a Champaign-Urbana–based collective of restaurants, cafes and food producers, has teamed up with Jacksonville-based The Farms of Illinois to open a year-round Farmers Market Food Hub in downtown Springfield. Lauren Brokish, co-owner of Salt Fork Food Works, said she and Clint Brand were already well-acquainted prior to the recent business partnership. […]
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Del’s Popcorn to auction contents
Whether you need equipment for your own business or want to purchase a piece of Springfield history, an upcoming auction of items from Del’s Popcorn Shop will have a variety of offerings. Aumann Auctions is handling the liquidation sale for the Springfield location, which closed its doors in August. Rachelle “Shellie” Jacobs, who operated the […]