A new concept is coming to Springfield as Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar prepares to open Oct. 1. Co-owner Kevin Huang said his father owns the real estate at 2100 W. White Oaks Dr., which was initially leased to TGI Fridays. The restaurant closed in March 2020 during the statewide stay-at-home order and never reopened. […]
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Truckin Good Food to open permanent location at Slauterhouse Brewing
Truckin Good Food launched a little less than a year ago and owner Nick Boucher is now preparing to expand to a second food truck, thanks to a partnership with Slauterhouse Brewing Co. in Auburn. Boucher started the business in October 2021 working part-time with one employee while also working as the kitchen manager at […]
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Building Permits – Sept. 9 – Sept. 11, 2022
Ginobon I, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2325 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Stasica Construction and the project is valued at $385,000. Burger & Fuener Real Estate obtained a commercial accessory structure for a garage at 2060 W. Monroe St. James Burger Drywall, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued […]
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Bella Boutique has added Bar Bella, a cocktail lounge and event space.
Bella Boutique has expanded its business model with the addition of Bar Bella, a cocktail lounge and event space. Elizabeth “Liz” Eckert purchased Bella Boutique, 2805 W. White Oaks Dr., shortly before the pandemic. She was no stranger to the business, having worked at Bella Boutique since she was 18 years old, first under the […]
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Chipotle opening second location in Springfield
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a second Springfield location in the works. Construction is underway at 2325 N. Dirksen Parkway, which formerly housed an HSHS Priority Care. The fast casual Mexican company, based in California, has approximately 3,000 locations throughout the U.S. Chipotle opened its first Springfield location in 2008 at 2579 Wabash Ave. A Chipotle […]
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Building Permits – Aug. 29 – Sept. 4, 2022
TJJR Properties, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for 700 N. Ninth St. Evans Construction Co. is the contractor and the project is valued at $2,500,000. MGR Springfield Partners, LLC in care of Robert Feldgreber obtained a commercial remodel permit for 833 S. Spring St. Evens Construction Co. is the contractor and the project is […]
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Cured Catering expanding to facilities in Jacksonville, Buffalo
Cured Catering has two simultaneous expansions in the works, one in Jacksonville and one in Buffalo. Brian Reilly and his wife, Melissa, started the business in March 2017. In September 2021, the business relocated to 3086 Normandy Road in Springfield as part of a contract with Chip Kennedy to purchase the real estate and all […]
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Concetta Siciliano joins Koch, Sylvia and Associates
Concetta Siciliano has joined the Springfield office of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC as a financial adviser. She joins Koch, Sylvia and Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. The office is located at 2621 Montega Drive, Suite A. Siciliano has 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She worked […]
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Building Permits – Aug. 22 – Aug. 28, 2022
Dirksen Realty, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for 2811 N. Dirksen Parkway. Steve Zhao is the contractor and the project is valued at $400,000. Fairhills Investors, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for 1901 W. Monroe St. Innovated Construction, LLC is the contractor and the project is valued at $600,000. Illinois Hospital Association obtained […]
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Sarah Beth Ayers leaves Innovate Springfield to join GroupSense
After more than five years with Innovate Springfield, Sarah Beth Ayers has stepped down from her role as acting director. Ayers joined Innovate Springfield in March 2017 as the community manager, later serving in other roles before becoming the acting director in April 2021 after Katie Davison’s departure. Now, she has accepted a position with […]
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Zach Dinardo joins Springfield Clinic as managing corporate counsel
Zach Dinardo has joined Springfield Clinic as managing corporate counsel as of Aug. 15. He previously spent 23 years in private practice with Sorling Northrup in Springfield where he was a shareholder and led the firm’s health law practice. Dinardo will be working with Michelle Clatfelter, chief legal officer at Springfield Clinic. The organization is […]
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LRS announces executive leadership changes
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) has taken the next step in its corporate evolution with the announcement of key executive leadership changes. Effectively immediately, Ryan Levi has been named Chief Executive Officer and Greg Matthews has been named Chief Operating Officer. In addition, Dick Levi has assumed the position of chairman of the board […]