Depend-A-Bull Motors, Inc. obtained a commercial roofing permit for 601 S. Dirksen Parkway. Griffitts Construction Co. Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $32,340. Whistle Pig Illinois, Inc. obtained a commercial demolition permit for 1015 S. First St. to demolish portions impacted by fire. The owner is the contractor and the project […]
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Wildly Rooted Boutique opening downtown
Three small business owners and artisans have teamed up to open Wildly Rooted Boutique in downtown Springfield. The store will hold a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 26. Callie Estes, owner of Jo Jo’s Jewelry; Jessica Lynn, owner of Green Haven Co. and One Knotty Maker in Jacksonville; and Courtney Wright, owner of Cloth + […]
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Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market opens downtown
After more than a year of renovation and restoration in the space at 308 E. Adams St., Ad Astra Wine Bar & Market is holding a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 26. A ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m. and the business will be open until 10 p.m. that day. A Sip ‘n […]
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Building Permits – Nov. 14 – Nov. 20, 2022
Bright New Day Investments obtained a commercial remodel permit for 524 E. Monroe St. Siciliano is the contractor and the project is valued at $50,000. Springfield Clinic, LLP obtained a commercial building permit for 730 E. Vine St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $12,900,000. Federal National Mortgage Association obtained […]
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Noodles & Company reopens Springfield location
Fast-casual restaurant Noodles & Company has reopened at 2575 Wabash Ave. after closing its Springfield location in August due to staffing shortages. “Noodles & Company franchise operator IWI Ventures made the difficult decision to temporarily close to refresh the restaurant, team and service provided to Springfield’s Noodles fans on August 4,” according to a written […]
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Building Permits – Nov. 7 – Nov. 13, 2022
Sangamon County obtained a commercial remodel permit for 915 E. Capitol Ave. R. D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,200,000. Sojourn Shelter & Service, Inc. obtained a commercial roofing permit for 1800 Westchester Blvd. 217 Gutters & Exterior Remodeling is the contractor and the project is valued […]
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Better With Bubbli Boutique to hold grand opening Nov. 18
Better With Bubbli Boutique, a women’s boutique with the motto, “Life is better with a glass of champagne and a new outfit,” will be hold a grand opening on Nov. 18. The business will be the first to open in the new Wabash Crossing Mall, located at 3852 Stadium Drive in front of the AMC […]
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Firehouse Subs reopens in Springfield after a four-year absence
Firehouse Subs reopened in Springfield Nov. 11 after a four-year absence. The restaurant at 4151 W. Wabash Ave. previously operated from 2012-2018. The Veterans Day grand opening was especially appropriate since the new owner/operator, Larry Webb, is a veteran who served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army. “How symbolic to be able to […]
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Dan and Nickey Sperry, Justin Richardson to open Matto: Pies + Pints
The team behind Vele, Curate and Soleil Café is now preparing to bring a new concept to Springfield with Matto: Pies + Pints. “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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Animal Emergency Clinic doubling its space, staff
The Animal Emergency Clinic of Springfield is doubling the size of its location and staff to accommodate a growing case load. “I’ve been the AEC manager since 2017,” Dr. Tom Antonini told SBJ in May when expansion plans were first announced. “At that time, we had 4,000 cases a year, and our case load has […]
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Building Permits – Oct. 31 – Nov. 6, 2022
Fairhills Investors, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1971 W. Monroe St. The contractor is Innovated Construction, LLC and the project is valued at $375,000. Ali Saleh Hussein obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2126 S. MacArthur Blvd. The contractor is not known and the project is valued at $76,500. White Oaks Plaza, LLC […]
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Building Permits – Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2022
Phillips Investments, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for an addition at 3401 Hedley Road. The contractor is Unique Homes and Lumber, LLC and the project is valued at $4,500,000. Olde Town Apartments, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 708 N. Bruns Lane. Venrick Roofing and Construction is the contractor and the project value […]