The following building, electrical or other permits were recently approved for projects in Springfield by the City of Springfield Building and Zoning Office: -Silverleaf Children’s Academy, 2715 S. Fourth St., obtained a permit for a 3,800-square-foot remodel. The contractor is Joyner Construction, and the project valuation is $80,000. -Glen Garrison obtained a permit obtained a permit […]
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Combination barber shop and tavern to open downtown
A combination barbershop and tavern is slated to open downtown later this month. Hair of the Dog Bar/Bershop will be located at 323 E. Monroe St. and will be operated by Declan Binninger and Jeremy Bredemeyer. “It’s like what you might have imagined your grandfather’s barbershop looked like, attached to the place your grandfather may […]
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Piper Glen Golf Course sells for $1.1 million
Illinois National Bank sold Piper Glen Golf Course to a group of investors this month for $1.1 million. Piper Glen Properties, LLC, managed by Bruce Thomas of Springfield, purchased the golf course on June 1. The other members of the investment group have not been disclosed, although Thomas says it’s a small group with only […]
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McDonald’s remodel slated for South Grand location – Building permit roundup
The McDonald’s restaurant at 501 South Grand Ave. West is slated for a major remodel beginning this month. Steve Jeffers, owner of Jeffers Enterprises and operator of several McDonald’s locations in Springfield, says the remodel is part of a nationwide “modernization” program for McDonald’s restaurants. Jeffers Enterprises obtained permits this week to remodel the South […]
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Redpath proposes new TIF to enable subdivision development
Ward 1 Ald. Chuck Redpath is proposing the creation of a new TIF district near Rochester to enable a subdivision development. The Springfield City Council Committee of the Whole voted on Tuesday to forward the proposed ordinance to the full city council for a vote. According to a proposed ordinance under consideration by the city […]
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City considers further change to large scale development oversight
The Springfield City Council is considering another change to its oversight of large scale developments, potentially specifying that certain multi-family residential projects and storage unit projects would be subject to review. In May, the council approved raising the project acreage which would trigger the review process. On Tuesday, the council’s Committee of the Whole forwarded […]
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Springfield Clinic opens Jacksonville orthopedic clinic
Springfield Clinic opened a new orthopedic clinic in Jacksonville this month. Located at Passavant Area Hospital, the new Ortho 1st Clinic (O1C) employs orthopedic and sports medicine specialists to treat acute injuries to the musculoskeletal system. The clinic offers same-day appointments and local access to surgeons and sub-specialists from Springfield Clinic’s orthopedic group, include Jacksonville-based […]
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Kuhar moves to Wanless-Spengler
Springfield real estate broker James “Jim” Kuhar has moved to Wanless-Spengler Ltd. Kuhar previously worked at a Springfield office of KellerWilliams Realty established by a managing broker in Bloomington. Kuhar could not be reached for comment. Contact Patrick Yeagle at patrick@springfieldbusinessjournal.com.
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Binny’s seeks zoning variance for 100-foot rule – Zoning roundup
Liquor retailer Binny’s Beverage Depot is opening a store in Springfield soon, but first it must obtain a variance from a Springfield zoning rule which prevents package liquor stores from locating in certain areas. The store would be located at 2490 Wabash Ave., in the 20,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by Staples office supply store. It’s […]
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Dish Network ordered to pay $280m in fines over telemarketing practices in Illinois and three other states
TV provider Dish Network LLC was ordered to pay $280 million in fines this week in a federal lawsuit filed in Springfield. The lawsuit, filed in March 2009 by the attorneys general of Illinois and three other states, alleged that Dish Network violated federal law regarding telemarketing practices. In an order filed June 5, U.S. […]
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West Iles Business Center gets green light – Building permit roundup
WIBC, Inc. of Springfield is building a new retail center at 3240 W. Iles Ave. To be located west of Illini Bank on West Iles, the facility will be called the West Iles Business Center. A permit for the project was granted by the City of Springfield Building and Zoning division on June 2. Ben […]
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Krell appointed to assistant VP at Hickory Point Bank
Jenny Krell has been promoted to assistant vice president of retail banking at Hickory Point Bank in Springfield. Announced June 2, Krell’s promotion means she will continue to oversee the daily operations of the branch at 3131 Wabash Ave. “Jenny has proven to be a vital team member of the bank and will continue to […]