Amerco Real Estate Company obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 3600 S. 11th St. The contractor is Langheim Concrete and the project is valued at $30,000. Andrew Sforza obtained a commercial permit for parking lot renovations at 1118 S. Second St. J. Mize Co. is the contractor and the project is valued at $35,000. […]
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IQ Group expands into the solar market, moves into former API Solar building
IQ Group, a Springfield-based project management and consulting company, has expanded into the solar market and moved into the building at 3888 N. Peoria Rd. in Springfield formerly occupied by API Solar. “We had done a lot of joint projects with API Solar and worked together for many years, but had no legal connection,” said […]
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Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment reopens following fire
Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment has reopened after being closed since a fire at the business that killed the owner, Robert Kalabus, on Oct. 2, 2021. His widow, Stephanie Kalabus, said the business at 1808 W. Jefferson St. reopened on March 7 and employees are currently operating out of the back building until repairs can […]
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Dennis Lister, Andrew Novaria and Jeremy Travelstead have become partners of American Central Insurance.
Dennis Lister, Andrew Novaria and Jeremy Travelstead have become partners of American Central Insurance, effective March 1. Located at 3300 Hedley Road in Springfield, American Central Insurance is a locally owned, independent insurance agency established in 1987 that specializes in property and liability coverage for business of all sizes, personal insurance and employee benefits. “We […]
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Greg Pettys, Beverley Chapman and Dave Heitbrink join Bank of Springfield
Bank of Springfield (BOS) has announced the addition of new employees Greg Pettys, Beverley Chapman and Dave Heitbrink. Greg Pettys has been hired as vice president of advanced markets and brings 36 years of financial services experience to BOS. He previously worked as a regional vice president for both The Hartford and Prudential Financial and […]
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All Cat Clinic sold, rebranding with new name and focus
The All Cat Clinic has new owners and will soon have a new name. Dr. Dena Nelson opened the feline-only veterinary practice in 1989, which is now located at 700 Corporate Court in Springfield. In a written announcement sent to clients, she said after 32 years of practice, “I need to slow down some and […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb. 28 – March 6, 2022
Henry and Iona Humphrey Trustees obtained a commercial permit for parking lot work at 1806 s. 15th St. The contractor is Ron Furman and the project is valued at $110,000. FFI IL SF, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3051 S. Hollis Drive. The contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at […]
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Trailhead Healing Arts Center merges with FLOW Midwest Yoga & Meditation
Trailhead Healing Arts Center has merged with FLOW Midwest Yoga & Meditation, a yoga practice that opened at the beginning of the pandemic. In March 2020, Beverly Hopkins and Ashley Krstulovich, yoga instructors who had taught at various studios in the Springfield area, launched their own business in a space at 1921 W. Iles Ave. […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb. 21 – Feb. 27, 2022
The City of Springfield obtained a commercial demolition permit for 1028 E. Monroe St. and the project is valued at $130,000. The city also obtained a commercial demolition permit for 1000 E. Monroe St. and that project is valued at $45,000. R. D. Lawrence is the contractor for both projects. Arec 34, LLC obtained a […]
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Lana Shovlin joins Illinois Pork Producers Association
Lana Shovlin has been named director of communications for the Illinois Pork Producers Association, effective Feb. 28. Prior to moving to Springfield five years ago, Shovlin worked as a publicist for Southern Illinois University Press, working closely with local and national media to organize press events, schedule book signings and craft press releases for authors. […]
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Playpen Sports expanding to Springfield
Playpen Sports launched in Springfield on March 7. The company, which offers a variety of sports classes for children ages 2-5, has grown rapidly since its inception less than five years ago. “These kids have spent most of their lives in isolation due to the pandemic,” said Meg Brewer, marketing manager for Playpen Sports. “We […]
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Fact or fiction: Is a new restaurant moving in to the former TGI Fridays?
A new sign has appeared at the site of the former Million’s Crab Boiled Seafood location touting “Dynasty Korean Steakhouse & Bar coming soon.” Million’s Crab, a Cajun seafood chain based in Ohio, opened in the former TFI Fridays space at 2100 W. White Oaks Dr. on April 1, 2021, and closed later that same […]