Joyner Construction Services received a permit for new commercial construction of Friedman Plaza on Ginger Creek Drive. The project is valued at $900,000. White Oaks Plaza LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 2733 S. Veterans Parkway. Commercial Contractors Inc. is the general contractor. TR 530043 Marine Bank Trustee received a commercial fence permit for […]
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Building permits April 24-April 30
Target Corporation has obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3445 Freedom Dr. for parking lot re-striping, stall parking signage and new light poles. The project is valued at $72,500. Niemann Holdings LLC has obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 1700 W. Jefferson St. for a new Tesla charging station. The contractor is AEC Systems […]
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Building permits April 17-April 23
TR LT-28 has obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2000 S. Dirksen Parkway to install a new men and women’s bathroom addition. The contractor is Allied Plumbing & Heating and the project is valued at $50,000. Apex Hotels LLC has obtained a commercial permit for new hotel construction at 2975 S. Dirksen Parkway. The owner […]
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Saucy Rice Vietnamese Flavors will bring a taste of central Vietnam to Springfield’s south side
Chuyen Vo is preparing to open Saucy Rice Vietnamese Flavors, bringing a taste of central Vietnam to Springfield’s south side. “This is my first restaurant, but I’ve been working on the concept for a while,” he said of the space at 1374 Toronto Road. “Most of the flavors and recipes come from our family.” Vo […]
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Liquidation store A to Z Bargains has opened on North Grand Avenue East
A to Z Bargains has opened on North Grand Avenue East, selling new inventory from major retailers at a fraction of the cost. The liquidation store, which occupies the former Family Dollar building at 313 North Grand Ave. East, carries items from Target, Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot, plus online merchants such as Amazon and […]
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La Bamba closes, African restaurant to take its place
Diners will no longer be able to get a burrito as big as their head, but a new restaurant is already in the works for the former La Bamba space. The Mexican restaurant at 1731 S. MacArthur Blvd. closed over Easter weekend, due to what owner Ramiro Aguas referred to as staffing issues with that […]
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Building permits April 10-April 16
ARG SPSPRIL001 LLC has obtained a commercial remodel permit for an interior build out at 3231 Veterans Parkway. The contractor is Doyle Construction Co. and the project is valued at $450,000. ILCARRICOSIX LLC has obtained a commercial remodel permit for an interior build out at 2427 Stevenson Dr., Suite D. The contractor is Schuster Construction […]
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Versona to close as of April 29
The Springfield Versona, an apparel, jewelry and accessories store, is closing as of April 29. A sign posted on the front of the store, located at 2841 S. Veterans Parkway in White Oaks Plaza, asks shoppers to patronize the Woodfield Mall store in Schaumburg instead. The Cato Corporation, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a […]
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HAE’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe to open second location
HAE’s Bakery & Coffee Shoppe hopes to have a second store open in time for the one-year anniversary of its first brick-and-mortar location in October. “This opportunity arose faster than we had expected; we just jumped on it and away we went,” said Chris Benad, who owns the business along with his wife, Amy. The […]
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Building Permits April 3-April 9
Washington Prime Group has obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2765 S. Veterans Parkway for remodel of an existing Lenscrafters space. The contractor is Nextore and the project is valued at $110,000. Union Baptist Church has obtained a commercial roofing permit for 1405 E. Monroe St. The contractor is Sunley Roofing Inc. and the project […]
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Noonan True Value to shift from retail operations to rental business
A third-generation family-owned company is preparing to rebrand as Noonan True Value shifts from retail operations to focus primarily on its rental business. “We’ve been thinking about this for the last few years and working with a consultant,” said Matt Noonan IV. “What’s our growth? What’s our future look like?” Noonan said with home remodeling […]
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Ugly Restaurant & Bar, a Turkish grill, to open on Wabash Avenue
A new restaurant that is unique both because of its cuisine and its name is preparing to open in the former Dew Chilli Parlor space on Wabash Avenue. Owner Ersen Yildirin said his wife, Tuba Yildirin, came up with the name Ugly Restaurant & Bar for their Turkish grill at 2312 W. Wabash Ave. “My […]