Firehouse Subs is returning to Springfield after a four-year absence. The restaurant operated at 4151 W. Wabash Ave. from 2012-2018 and is now preparing to reopen in the same location. The new owner/operator, Larry Webb, is a U.S. Army veteran and longtime franchisee with the company. In addition to Springfield, Webb owns Firehouse Subs locations […]
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Taco John’s coming to Sangamon County
Taco John’s is coming to Sangamon County, with a location currently under construction in Riverton. The quick-service restaurant will occupy 2000 square feet in the Riverton Travel America truck stop complex at the Overpass Road exit on I-72, just east of Springfield. “This is our first Taco John’s project, so we are very excited to […]
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The Wakery, a late-night coffee shop and dry bar, planned for downtown Springfield.
The Wakery, a late-night coffee shop and dry bar, is in the works for downtown Springfield. “Everything to do downtown after 5 p.m. is a restaurant or bar,” said Elizabeth Wake, who envisions offering the downtown community other options. “We want to provide a positive nightlife atmosphere and build up an inclusive, non-alcoholic community.” While […]
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Building Permits – July 25 – July 31, 2022
CGM Management, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for a façade remodel from 421 E. Adams Street to 5 SW Old State Capitol. Colin McHale is the contractor and the project is valued at $39,000. Springfield Clinic, LLP obtained a commercial building permit for a new medical office building at 3501 Old Jacksonville Road. O’Shea […]
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Keefner’s closes after no buyer is found
Keefner’s has closed a week earlier than planned after a buyer for the restaurant couldn’t be found. The final day of operations was Sunday, July 24. Owner Angie Keefner-Grieser told SBJ earlier this month the restaurant would close at the end of July if she hadn’t identified a buyer by then. The business was listed […]
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Big Sharks Fish & Chicken coming to Springfield
Big Sharks Fish and Chicken is coming to Springfield. Sajed Qattoum, a Decatur native, opened his first location in Decatur in November 2019, just a few months before COVID took a toll on the restaurant industry. “The takeout business really boomed at that time; we’ve been busy from the start,” Qattoum said. Now he’s signed […]
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Sikich LLP relocates Springfield office
Sikich LLP is relocating its Springfield office, but the firm isn’t moving far. The company, which provides accounting, audit, tax, consulting and technology services, has been located at 3201 W. White Oaks Drive for the past 13 years. As of July 31, Sikich will be operating out of 3051 Hollis Drive, which is also home […]
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Building Permits – July 18 – July 24, 2022
Cedar Point Owner, LLC obtained a commercial roofing permit for 166 Seven Pines road, #1654-1656. Lauts Exteriors, LLC is the contractor and the project is valued at $21,840. A roofing permit was also obtained for 1666 Seven Pines Road, #1662-1664. Lauts Exteriors, LLC is the contractor and this project is valued at $23,400. Wesly Osvaldo […]
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Shake This Eat That opening July 30
David and Tiffany Simmons are taking physical health to the next level. The couple, who own four Snap Fitness franchises in the Springfield area, are now expanding into nutrition with the opening of Shake This Eat That. Scheduled to open July 30 in the former Grateful Coffee location at 1370 Toronto Road, Shake This Eat […]
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Building Permits – July 11 – July 17, 2022
Kent Family, Inc. obtained a commercial roofing permit for 1301 Knotts St. Designed Roofing Systems, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $128,830. Montessori Children’s House of Springfield obtained a commercial roofing permit for 4147 Sand Hill Road. Williams Roofing and Construction is the contractor and the project is valued at $32,444. […]
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Sonny and Parker Adams launch HuntCo Land Management
Sonny Adams, owner of Adams Pest Control, has launched a new business with his son, Parker Adams, at the helm. HuntCo Land Management is headquartered at 1550 Recreation Dr., the same location as the family’s pest control business, but has a very different focus. “We’re outdoors people; my kids have grown up in the outdoors,” […]
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Building Permits – July 4 – July 10, 2022
Springfield Art Association of Edwards Place obtained a commercial remodel permit for 700 N. Fourth St. and the project is valued at $40,000. Donald D. Dellert Trust and Marilyn Dellert obtained a commercial roofing permit for 1627 S. MacArthur Blvd. Griffitts Exterior Home Designs, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $13,766.