A mother-daughter team has launched Harvest Kitchen + Bar, serving American classics with a twist, at 4241 Conestoga Drive. Odette Yobal, who co-owns the new venture with her mother, Vivian Dominguez, described it to SBJ as “an elevated aesthetic but still affordable and approachable for everybody.” Related The current menu includes breakfast staples such as pancakes, […]
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Kelsey Harms opening Café Amulet in Petersburg
Feb. 23 is the final day of operations for 1st and 3rd Boutique and Wine Bar in Petersburg, but the business will soon reopen with a new name and different focus. “We’ll be closing on the building the following week,” said Kelsey Harms, who is purchasing the property at 105 S. Seventh St. from Liz […]
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Jeff Myers joins Hanson Professional Services
Jeff Myers recently joined Hanson Professional Services Inc.’s Springfield headquarters as a senior project manager. He will work to advance Hanson’s Illinois Department of Transportation and local government transportation engineering endeavors and serve as a project manager for transportation engineering projects. Myers worked for IDOT for more than 30 years, most recently as the Region […]
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Building permits – Feb. 3 – Feb. 9
Michael O’Hagan received a commercial remodel permit for 2631 Bluebird Court. Contractor is Michael O’Hagan and the project is valued at $4,000. Denise Boksa received a commercial accessory structure permit for 301 Harbor Point Place. Contractor is Benjamin Dewitt and the project is valued at $14,000. Standard Investment Co. received a commercial demolition permit for […]
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Papo’s Cafe and FED Kitchen merge
A Springfield restaurant and a meal prep service have joined forces and unveiled a new business model. “Essentially, Will Hoecker and I are merging both entities into one,” said Celeste Malham, co-owner of FED Kitchen, of the new partnership with Papo’s Café. “It’s kind of like Pease’s does with BUNN Gourmet.” Celeste and her husband, […]
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The Lumpia House opens on MacArthur Boulevard
The Lumpia House, a restaurant serving traditional Filipino food, has opened following a successful trial run of its food truck with a similar name. Rolando Cabral and his wife, Myrna Balabag, launched The Lumpia Truck in September while in the process of identifying a brick-and-mortar location. Meanwhile, Travelers Kitchen, 1731 S. MacArthur Blvd., closed Oct. […]
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Memorial Health announces new president and CEO
The Memorial Health board of directors has selected Dr. Mandy Eaton as the organization’s next president and CEO. Eaton will join Memorial Health on April 1, succeeding Ed Curtis, who previously announced plans to retire after a 50-year career with Memorial. Curtis’ last day will be March 31. “I’m honored to be joining Memorial Health […]
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Wing It On! coming to Springfield
A Springfield business owner and entrepreneur has signed a franchise agreement to bring Wing It On! to the capital city. Founded in 2011, Wing It On! serves buffalo-style wings, tenders and chicken sandwiches with 24 signature flavors, both sauces and rubs. “I love chicken wings,” said Billy Wilder, the Springfield franchisee, who also owns Gracie […]
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Building permits – Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
Todd and Leanne Smith received a commercial remodel permit for 520 E. Allen St. Contractor is Todd Smith and the project is valued at $60,000. Frank J. Vala % Community Care Systems Inc. received a commercial accessory structure permit for 405 N. MacArthur Blvd. Contractor is Porter Electric LLC and the project is valued at […]
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Japan House to replace Empire Korean Steakhouse
Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar is preparing to close, but the space will promptly transition to a new restaurant concept operated by the same family. “My dad is taking over the business operations,” said Kevin Huang, who has been running Empire Korean Steakhouse since it opened in October 2022. Huang said the new restaurant, Japan […]
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UIS partners with SIU School of Medicine to study how cancer spreads
Scientists at University of Illinois Springfield and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine are teaming up to investigate how certain cells in the body connect and encourage the spread of cancer. The project, led by Natalya Zinkevich, UIS assistant professor of integrated sciences, and Sophia Ran, SIU professor of medical microbiology, immunology and cell biology, […]
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St. John’s welcomes students for health care bootcamp
HSHS St. John’s Hospital welcomed 21 high school students from across central Illinois for its fifth High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Dec. 30. The bootcamp for juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care gives students a realistic look into various health care roles, while also allowing an opportunity to make connections in […]