Durkin LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 400 S. Durkin Drive. Contractor is Joyner Construction and the project is valued at $60,000. Eastview Baptist Church received a commercial accessory structure permit for 2257 Black Ave. Contractor is Jeff Kadyk and the project is valued at $2,000. Hospital Sisters Health Systems received a commercial remodel […]
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Illinois Press Association names new CEO
Jeff Rogers will become the next president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Press Association, IPA Board President Jim Slonoff announced July 20. Rogers will also remain as executive director of the Illinois Press Foundation. He will begin his leadership role with the Illinois Press Association on July 21, focusing on member relations and […]
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Bright Star Scrubs relocates
After a deal to sell the business fell through, Tammy Kaye Hearn has found a new home for Bright Star Scrubs and Uniforms. Bright Star has teamed up with another local small business, relocating to retail space inside B’s Creative Studio at 1333 Wabash Ave. The scrubs and uniforms retailer previously was just down the […]
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Topgolf Swing Suite to open
Matt Gietl is bringing a Topgolf Swing Suite to the Wabash Avenue space that formerly was home to the Socavon cocktail bar. Gietl, who also is an owner of the local Miss Kimmees gaming parlors, said the Swing Suite should open sometime in mid-August. The Swing Suite will feature two indoor golf simulators and a […]
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Illinois Sports Hall of Fame in the works
Chicago Bulls fans who want to see authentic Michael Jordan memorabilia in a hall of fame can do that, provided they make the journey to the NBA Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Soon, if all goes as planned, Springfield, Illinois, will also be home to Jordan artifacts, not to mention any other famous players […]
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Christina Shutt to leave ALPLM
Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM), announced Wednesday that she will be stepping down at the end of her current term after five years of leadership, Shutt has led the presidential library and museum since June 2021, making her the longest-serving director in its history. Under her leadership, […]
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Jason Beatty launches financial services firm
A seed planted during an internship at a Rochester tax services firm early in Jason Beatty’s career has culminated in Beatty launching his own Springfield-based financial services firm. Beatty, who is opening Beatty Wealth Management and Tax Services, said while an intern, he saw clients coming to the tax services firm with questions their investment […]
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Building permits – July 6 to July 12
Lake Press Club received a commercial accessory structure permit for 13 Club Area. Contractor is Steve Ponder and the project is valued at $6,000. TL Holdings Group LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1425 E. Cook St. Contractor is Terrance Lawson and the project is valued at $28,500. Westgate SC LLC received a commercial […]
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New credit union under construction
A new credit union is entering the Springfield market with the construction of a branch at 800 W. Stanford Ave. 1st MidAmerica Credit Union expects its new Springfield location, just east of On Track Car Wash, to open in early spring 2027. Alan Meyer, president and CEO of 1st MidAmerica, said the credit union was […]
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Security Bank names controller
Security Bank has appointed Randall Forbes as vice president and controller. Forbes, a certified public accountant, joined the bank in June and brings 17 years of public accounting experience to the role. In his current position, he oversees accounting operations, financial reporting and financial management functions that support the bank’s continued growth and long-term financial […]
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Building permits – June 29 to July 5
2631 N. Dirksen Parkway LLC received a commercial permit (new construction Seven Brew Coffee) for 2631 N. Dirksen Parkway. Contractor is Paradigm Construction and the project is valued at $675,000. Grant Holdings III LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2401 Prairie Crossing Drive. Contractor is Peerless Cleaning & Restoration and the project is valued […]
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The Fountain on 66 closes
After just a year in business, The Fountain on 66 diner has closed. Owner Tom Hart announced the restaurant’s closing in a Facebook post. “After many sleepless nights and restless days I have made the tough decision to close the Fountain on 66,” Hart said in the post on Monday. Hart opened The Fountain, located […]