The Outlet, a young men’s mentoring center based in Springfield, has purchased the property that was the former St. Joseph’s Home of Springfield. The new property will become The Outlet’s regional home base for central Illinois. Since June 2015, The Outlet’s home has been a 3,600-square-foot facility at 2525 S. 12th Street. This mainly one-room […]
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Kelsey Hinckley joins President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel.
Kelsey Hinckley has joined the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel as event manager. Hinckley previously worked as the event manager for the Alzheimer’s Association and managed Walk to End Alzheimer’s events around central Illinois. She also served as the development manager for the American Lung Association and most recently worked […]
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Building permit roundup – April 18 – April 24, 2022
Anthony Karakas obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1200 E. Bunn Ave. The contractor is Dave Coleman and the project is valued at $7,000. Hae’s, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for a new coffee shop at 917 W. Jefferson St. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $300,000. TC Investment […]
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Family Service Center relocates, building sold to Springfield Clinic
Family Service Center, a nonprofit that provides foster care, adoption and counseling services, has moved to a new location as of April 18. The agency had occupied the former United Way building at 730 E. Vine for about two decades, according to executive director Karen Cox. “The building has seen better days, and we were […]
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Pasfield House to reopen under new ownership
Molly Frey wanted to follow in her family’s footsteps by investing in real estate, but it ultimately led to a career change. Frey moved to Springfield in 2009 to work as a pharmacist, but more recently, she decided to invest in real estate. “I really wanted to get into property investment – my entire family […]
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Building permit roundup – April 11 – April 17, 2022
Clean as a Whistle, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for work at 3105 W. Great Northern Drive. Nicholas Torres is the contractor and the project is valued at $56,000. Memorial Health System obtained a commercial roofing permit for 701 N. First St. The contractor is Roofing Associates, LLC and the project is valued at […]
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Shellie Jones and Dennis Brasier join Chicago Title
Shellie Jones and Dennis Brasier have both joined Chicago Title. Jones is a residential escrow officer working out of the office at 3601 W. Wabash Ave. She most recently worked at Zelle Title Services and has also worked for Unique Personnel Consultants in Springfield. Brasier is a commercial and residential escrow officer, with a primary […]
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Building permit roundup – April 4 – April 10, 2022
Kallister Sullivan, LLC in care of Kevin Kallister obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1400 s. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Siciliano, Inc. and the project is valued at $74,160. The Phoenix Community Center obtained a commercial remodel permit for renovations at 109 E. Lawrence Ave. Pankey Builders is the contractor and the project is […]
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Lauren Tomten Photography relocates to larger space
Lauren Tomten has relocated her photography business to a larger space on West Ash Street. Tomten opened her photography business in 2013, specializing in newborn and family photos. Three years ago, Lauren Tomten Photography moved into commercial space on State Street and last fall she was ready to expand again. In October, Tomten purchased the […]
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Aviatori Coffeehouse to open on Logan Avenue
A coffee shop will finally be opening at 311 N. Logan Ave., although the property has changed owners – and themes – since the original plans were announced. Joe Coppick and Juliana Turchetti Coppick purchased the property in March from the estate of Tony Leone, the proprietor of the Pasfield House who died in February […]
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Historic property to be renovated for coffee shop, Airbnb
A historic property near the campus of Springfield Memorial Hospital is about to undergo renovations. Stephen “Mike” Donaldson and his wife, Kelly, have purchased 1001 N. First St., which most recently housed Gastro Grub before the café closed in February, and plan to open Yellow Bird Coffee House in the lower level. The couple currently […]
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Building permit roundup – March 23 – April 3, 2022
FDP Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial permit for a parking lot expansion at 2951 Granger Drive. Kendal Design/Build General Contractors, LLC is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,648,000. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital Sisters of 3rd Order OSF obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 800 E. Carpenter St. O’Shea Builders […]