Club Car Wash has a third Springfield location in the works, this time at the site of the former Applebee’s Bar & Grill on Veterans Parkway. “I can confirm they have it under contract to purchase but it has not closed yet,” said Blake Pryor, a broker with Coldwell Banker Commercial Devonshire Realty, who represents […]
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New businesses Jan. 16, 2023 – February 15, 2023
Sangamon County new business registrations, Jan. 16, 2023 – February 15, 2023 Height Media, 3113 Saint Helens Court. 622-1374. Joshua Catalano. Phenomenal Hat Care, 2304 E Griffiths Ave. 691-6045. Lynnette Simmons. Clark’s Generator Maintenance and Repair, 203 Brookside Glen Dr., Sherman. 836-9075. Mitchel L Clark Fryer Doctor, 106 S. Livingston. 341-1964. Charles Williams Jr. Lucky […]
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Tracy Magro launches Magro’s Made with Love Catering
Tracy Magro says people miss her cooking. “I get calls every week,” said Magro, manager of Magro’s Meat & Produce, 3150 Stanton Ave. She said this interest has led her to launch her own catering company, Magro’s Made with Love Catering. “I’ve done some catering over the years for friends, political events and union halls,” […]
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Bed Bath & Beyond to close Springfield store as part of nationwide cuts
The Bed Bath & Beyond location in Springfield is on a list of hundreds of stores slated to close nationwide as part of the retailer’s attempt to avoid bankruptcy. The company previously announced plans to close more than 250 stores and added another 150 to the list as part of a regulatory filing Feb. 6. […]
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Yellow Bird Coffee House is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 14
Yellow Bird Coffee House is holding a grand opening on Tuesday, Feb. 14, and will offer small-batch roasted coffee and house-made pastries and quiches with a menu the owners describe as a combination of “savory and sweet.” Stephen “Mike” Donaldson and his wife, Kelly, purchased the historic property at 1001 N. First St. in April […]
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Building permits – Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Casey’s Retail Co. received a commercial accessory structure permit for 1133 W. Jefferson St. Contractor is TCT Construction, and the project is valued at $1.09 million. Oak Terrace Joint Venture, L P % Thomson Pts Dept 118 received a commercial remodel – non-structure demo permit for 1700 W. Washington St. Contractor is Fire Water Inc. […]
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Raising Cane’s hiring in anticipation of March 7 opening
Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant specializing in chicken fingers, will be opening at 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. on Tuesday, March 7, a year after announcing a Springfield location as part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans. “We’re very excited to be planting such strong roots in Illinois,” Jason Zwerin, vice president of company restaurants, […]
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Building Permits – Jan. 23 – Jan. 29, 2023
Advanced Medical Transport of Springfield Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for 200 North Grand Ave. W. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $2.1 million. MBR Springfield Downtown Property LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 560 W. Jefferson St. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services LLC and the project is […]
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Matto: Pies + Pints to open Feb. 2
Matto: Pies + Pints, a new concept from the team behind Vele, Curate and Soleil Café, is scheduled to open Thursday, Feb. 2. “The word ‘matto’ is Italian for insane, crazy,” said Nickey Sperry, who along with her husband, Dan Sperry, and executive chef Justin Richardson make up the parent company, Three Gen Hospitality Group. […]
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Longtime Springfield restaurateurs have a new venture in the works for the former Keefner’s space
Longtime Springfield restaurateurs Chris Hanken and Vic Lanzotti have a new venture in the works. The as-yet-unnamed business will be located in the former Keefner’s space, 1941 W. Iles Ave. “We’re hoping to be so much more than a restaurant,” said Hanken. “We’re going to have a small dining area, but it won’t function as a […]
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Building Permits – Jan. 16 – Jan. 22, 2023
Strategic Lincoln, LLC % Strategic Properties of NA obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 520 S. Second St. Mastec Network Solutions is the contractor and the project is valued at $20,000. Cobblestone Place, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 4401 Yucan Drive. Joyner Construction Services Inc. is the contractor and the project is […]
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Bloom Wine Bar & Florals to open downtown
A new business is about to bloom this spring in downtown Springfield. Bloom Wine Bar & Florals will be opening at 2 S. Old State Capitol Plaza offering wine, craft cocktails and beer, along with floral services and a space for private events. Brittney Robinson, Hannah Goss and Caitlin Becker are the three ladies behind […]