Despite the June 19 fire that forced Café Moxo to close indefinitely, owner Mark Forinash said the restaurant’s 18 employees still have a job, although their duties will change for the time being. “Our goal is to keep every employee on staff,” Forinash said. “We are 100% taking care of our employees; that’s non-negotiable for […]
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Doctor receives zoning approval to build apartments near medical district
Zoning for a $4 million project to construct an apartment complex on Springfield’s north side was unanimously approved June 18 by the Springfield City Council, despite continued opposition from neighbors who believe it will increase traffic hazards and otherwise detract from the feel of the residential neighborhood. Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase, who represents the […]
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How to help businesses affected by the Adams Street fire
Following a fire that damaged multiple buildings in the 400 block of East Adams Street Wednesday, several efforts are already underway to help the affected businesses. “DSI is working with the city to try to work through this tragic situation and make sure that everybody is supported the best way possible,” said Carlos Ortega, executive […]
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Fire damages multiple buildings on East Adams Street
A fire that started at 413-415 E. Adams St. Wednesday afternoon caused the interior of the building to collapse and damaged several nearby structures, although property owners and tenants said they had not yet been allowed back in their buildings to assess the damage. The buildings that initially caught fire are home to The Cat’s […]
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City compromises on liquor licenses
The six Springfield bars allowed to be open until 3 a.m. on weekends will see their closing times moved to 2 a.m. on Jan. 1 and beyond instead of the 1 a.m. closing that originally was proposed. Bars that were previously required to close at 1 a.m. will now have the option to stay open […]
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Springfield Chamber announces Small Business Awards winners
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon on June 18 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The event, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognized four outstanding community entrepreneurs in the following categories: Not-for-Profit – Business Director of the Year recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit organization who has […]
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City may delay vote on 3 a.m. liquor licenses
The Springfield City Council member whose ward includes much of downtown hopes to delay a scheduled vote June 18 on whether 3 a.m. liquor licenses should be eliminated in favor of a 1 a.m. closing time. Ward 5 Ald. Lakeisha Purchase – whose ward includes The Alamo, Clique, Celtic Mist Pub and The Gin Mill, […]
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Aunt Lou’s Soul Food opening downtown
Aunt Lou’s Soul Food is opening Friday, more than a year after Corey Dickerson first announced he was teaming up with Smarjesse Taylor to bring “modern soul food with a classy touch” to downtown. “There were a lot of issues with the city,” Dickerson said, who noted that his landlord, Rick Lawrence, has had ongoing […]
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Doctor wants to build apartments near medical district
People who live near a proposed three-story, 18-unit apartment complex on Springfield’s north side say the $4 million project would increase traffic hazards and otherwise detract from the feel of the residential neighborhood. “It’s just going to be more congested,” John Austin, 74, one of the neighbors, told Illinois Times. “The traffic’s going to be […]
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Masons to relocate statewide headquarters
The Grand Lodge of Illinois A.F. & A.M. has purchased a building on Wabash Avenue to serve as a new headquarters for freemasons statewide. While the Grand Lodge was already based in Springfield, the new building is more than double the size and gives them a more visible presence. “We had looked several years back […]
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Legislation passes to help BOS Center expansion
A bill recently passed by the Illinois General Assembly increases the likelihood a proposed $93 million expansion of Springfield’s convention center will become reality, a state lawmaker says. “I do think this project is something that will really benefit and save the downtown,” state Rep. Mike Coffey, R-Springfield, told Illinois Times on June 3. House Bill 3144, […]
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Indiya’s Consignment Boutique opening in Capital City Shopping Center
The upcoming opening of Georgia Jalivay’s new business, Indiya’s Consignment Boutique, will bring her full circle. “I did retail sales for 25 years. When I was fresh out of high school I sold clothes, then later GMC trucks and cars, all sorts of things,” said Jalivay. “After all the sales, I went and worked for […]