Walnut Street Winery was a second career for owner Loren Shanle, and now it is also coming to a close. Sunday, June 25, will be the last day of operations for the Rochester winery. “My son-in-law has received a better paying job and can’t continue with it,” said Shanle, who noted that his son-in-law, Josh […]
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Building permits – May 8-May 14
2222 South LLC received a commercial permit to install shipping containers to be used as food and drink distribution units for 2242 S. Sixth St. Contractor is 2222 South LLC and the project is valued at $10,000. Hope Evangelical Free Church of Springfield received a commercial accessory structure permit for 3000 Lenhart Road. Contractor is […]
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Hanger Management, “fun food that tastes good,” opening at White Oaks Mall
Feeling so hungry that you’re getting hangry? Hanger Management is coming to White Oaks Mall, opening Saturday, May 13, in the food court space formerly occupied by Jerk Shop Go. “This is my first physical location,” said owner and head chef Keah Garner, who has operated Hanger Management and Catering since 2018. She said she […]
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Butler Funeral Homes to be acquired by Service Corporation International
Butler Funeral Homes and Cremation Tribute Center has been family owned for five generations, but changes are the works for the longtime Springfield business, which was founded in 1893. “I am working toward a transition after a couple years of discerning the next steps,” said owner Chris Butler. “We have an agreement with a company […]
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Building Permits May 1- May 7
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 […]