Jennifer (Jen) Boyer has accepted the role of senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Memorial Health, effective June 22. In this new role, she will be part of the Enterprise Leadership Team, reporting directly to president and CEO Mandy Eaton. She will oversee operations at Memorial Health primary care, specialty care and urgent care clinics. She will also guide professional nursing […]
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Hummus Republic opens
Hummus Republic, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant franchise, entered the Springfield market this week with the opening of a new location at 1322 Wabash Ave. The Springfield restaurant, which is operated by local resident Tini Patel, held a friends-and-family event on Monday followed by a soft opening on Tuesday. Patel said the restaurant will hold an […]
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Troxell acquires Denton-Merrit-Dycus
Troxell has acquired Denton-Merritt-Dycus Insurance Agency, a Springfield-based agency that has served the community since 1960. “This acquisition is part of a broader effort to grow intentionally while staying true to who we are,” said Todd Sowle, president and CEO of Troxell. “Denton-Merritt-Dycus has built something special over the past 60 years. Their commitment to […]
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O2 & Red Light Therapy opens
Greg and Carolyn Gurski have turned their passion for wellness into a new business venture, opening a studio to provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy and red light therapy. O2 & Red Light Therapy opened in April at 2815 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. The 1,700-square-foot studio features three hyperbaric oxygen chambers and two private rooms for […]
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Building permits – June 8 to June 14
Mu Delta Lambda Charitable Foundation received a commercial fence permit for 2525 S. 12th St. Contractor is Amco Fence and the project is valued at $34,890. Christopher Rahn and Jennifer L. Rahn received a commercial remodel permit for 1304 E. Monroe St. Contractors are Christopher Rahn and Jennifer L. Rahn and the project is valued […]
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New life for downtown nightspot
Over several decades, the building at the southwest corner of Fifth and Monroe streets has been the site of numerous bars and nightspots. The Firehouse, Craft Beer Bar, Jake & Elwood’s, the Wooden Nickel and Crocodile Rock have all had a home at 430 E. Monroe St. Following the St. Patrick’s Day closure of its […]
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Catie Sheehan joins Memorial Health
Catie Sheehan has joined Memorial Health as the vice president of marketing and communications. In this role, she will oversee marketing and internal and external communications for Memorial’s five hospitals, outpatient clinics and system operations. Sheehan most recently served as the deputy director of the Illinois Office of Tourism, but has an extensive background in […]
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An outdoor food court for Southtown
The Springfield Project at CAP 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center is planning the creation of an outdoor food court to promote entrepreneurship even as it introduces a summer market series. The Springfield Project’s goal of developing an outdoor entrepreneurial food court was given a boost after the Springfield City Council on May 19 adopted an […]
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Area data center updates
Plans for CyrusOne’s $500 million data center in Sangamon County are moving forward, with construction expected to begin this summer, after approval two months ago in a County Board vote that crossed party lines. Meanwhile, debate on the potential Meridian Technology Park data center – 10 times more expensive and two miles west of Taylorville […]
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Building permits – June 1 to June 7
Bob Blacklock received a commercial permit (new construction) for 800 W. Stanford Ave. Contractor is Aaron Anast and the project is valued at $2,465,352. H & I Real Estate LLP received a commercial remodel permit for 2701 Sangamon Ave. Contractor is Fine Line Pavement LLC and the project is valued at $183,000. Troopers Lodge No. […]
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New owner for historic office building
A historic property that recently served as the administrative headquarters for Conn’s Hospitality Group is now the Springfield office for a Chicago-based nonprofit. The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation acquired the property at 625 S. Second St., known as the Dewitt Wickliffe Smith Mansion, as of June 1. It was purchased for $245,000, according to […]
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SIU School of Medicine names new dean
Southern Illinois University has selected Dr. Ian B.K. Martin to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school’s faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his extensive experience in academic and clinical leadership and […]