When customers came to Capitol Teletrack on May 2 for the Kentucky Derby, a yearly event that still packed them in at 1776 Wabash Ave., a real estate broker’s phone number on a sign was the only proof that anyone has been inside of late. Sandwiched between a Salvation Army store and a plasma donation […]
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Buzz Bomb building, contents for sale
Buzz Bomb Brewing Co., the downtown brewery and taproom that closed at the beginning of the year, has put both its building and its brewing equipment and décor up for sale. The brewery’s former home at 406 E. Adams St. went on the market earlier this week, with a listing price of $260,000. Buzz Bomb […]
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Director of UIS Performing Arts Center to retire
Bryan Rives, director of the University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center, will be retiring this summer after leading the arts and entertainment center for nine years. UIS has appointed Sarah Brewer, current director of development for the center, to serve as interim director effective July 1. The university plans to conduct a national search […]
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Absolut Aesthetics relocating
Courtney Wilbern is moving her Absolut Aesthetics and Wellness Medspa to a new home. The med spa will be relocating from its current location at 949 Clocktower Drive to a new facility at 2205 W. Wabash Ave, Suite 107. The move should be complete by late May or early June, Wilbern said, depending on how […]
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Building permits – April 27 to May 3
Illinois Department of Natural Resources received a commercial remodel permit for 308 E. Lawrence Ave. Contractor is Michael Von Behren Builder, Inc., and the project is valued at $150,000. Michael Wittle received a commercial remodel permit for 1939 Sangamon Ave. Contractor is Michael Whittle and the project is valued at $20,000. Satipatthana Vipassana Association received […]
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Two law firms to merge
As Gordon Gates, managing partner at Gates, Wise and Schlosser, is preparing for retirement, the law firm bearing his name is finalizing the details of a merger with another local firm. Gates, Wise and Schlosser PC and Frazier and Sabin LLP are merging to become Frazier, Sabin and Schlosser. The merger should be complete by […]
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BUNN appoints new CEO
The Ali Group, which acquired Springfield-based BUNN in March, has appointed a new president and CEO to lead the beverage equipment manufacturer. Brad Willis, who is currently the chief financial officer of Ali Group, will take the reins at BUNN as of May 11, according to a statement from Chicago-based Ali Group. As president and […]
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Ben Hage leaving Innovate Springfield
After nearly three years leading the University of Illinois Springfield’s downtown business incubator, Ben Hage’s last day at Innovate Springfield will be May 31. Hage has been named director of the Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University, effective June 1. The Petrick Idea Center is set to open this fall in a 15,000-square-foot facility […]
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Richard’s Family Restaurant
Richard’s Family Restaurant is the latest diner to open in Springfield and is a most welcome addition to the genre. Located on Ninth Street, just south of North Grand Avenue, Richard’s operates in the space formerly occupied by Homestyle Café. Homestyle had gotten a little long in the tooth, but Richard’s started with a deep […]
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Military Families Together meets the needs of local veterans
“Thank you for your service” is often said when encountering a member of the military or a veteran, given the many sacrifices involved. Military service can bring challenges and financial hardships for military families. When Mike and Shelly Pawelczak attended their son’s graduation from Marine boot camp in August 2022, they were grateful they had […]
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Conflict resolution handled well leads to positive outcomes
When employees don’t click: Curing workplace conflict Conflict at work is inevitable, and apparently very frequent, as I’ve been asked to advise on three different situations in the past month. It’s surprising how bad chemistry can happen even among experienced professionals. Differences in personality, communication style, values or work pace can collide — sometimes quietly, […]
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Building permits – April 20 to April 26
Legacy Point Development Co. LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1250 W. Llincolnshire Blvd. Contractor is Scott Cox and the project is valued at $3,000. Legacy Point Development Co. LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1250 W. Llincolnshire Blvd. Contractor is Ben Call and the project is valued at $3,000. Legends Entertainment LLC […]