Molly Frey wanted to follow in her family’s footsteps by investing in real estate, but it ultimately led to a career change. Frey moved to Springfield in 2009 to work as a pharmacist, but more recently, she decided to invest in real estate. “I really wanted to get into property investment – my entire family […]
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Building permit roundup – April 11 – April 17, 2022
Clean as a Whistle, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for work at 3105 W. Great Northern Drive. Nicholas Torres is the contractor and the project is valued at $56,000. Memorial Health System obtained a commercial roofing permit for 701 N. First St. The contractor is Roofing Associates, LLC and the project is valued at […]
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Building permit roundup – April 4 – April 10, 2022
Kallister Sullivan, LLC in care of Kevin Kallister obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1400 s. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Siciliano, Inc. and the project is valued at $74,160. The Phoenix Community Center obtained a commercial remodel permit for renovations at 109 E. Lawrence Ave. Pankey Builders is the contractor and the project is […]
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Lauren Tomten Photography relocates to larger space
Lauren Tomten has relocated her photography business to a larger space on West Ash Street. Tomten opened her photography business in 2013, specializing in newborn and family photos. Three years ago, Lauren Tomten Photography moved into commercial space on State Street and last fall she was ready to expand again. In October, Tomten purchased the […]
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Aviatori Coffeehouse to open on Logan Avenue
A coffee shop will finally be opening at 311 N. Logan Ave., although the property has changed owners – and themes – since the original plans were announced. Joe Coppick and Juliana Turchetti Coppick purchased the property in March from the estate of Tony Leone, the proprietor of the Pasfield House who died in February […]
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Historic property to be renovated for coffee shop, Airbnb
A historic property near the campus of Springfield Memorial Hospital is about to undergo renovations. Stephen “Mike” Donaldson and his wife, Kelly, have purchased 1001 N. First St., which most recently housed Gastro Grub before the café closed in February, and plan to open Yellow Bird Coffee House in the lower level. The couple currently […]
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Building permit roundup – March 23 – April 3, 2022
FDP Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial permit for a parking lot expansion at 2951 Granger Drive. Kendal Design/Build General Contractors, LLC is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,648,000. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital Sisters of 3rd Order OSF obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 800 E. Carpenter St. O’Shea Builders […]
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Grand opening for The Cake Shoppe on April 8
The Cake Shoppe will hold a grand opening Friday, April 8, from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at 449 N. Walnut St. The business will offer ready-made products for retail as well as taking special orders. “We’re not going to do baked goods other than cake-based,” said owner Julie Shuler. “We’ll have cake pops, cupcakes and ready-made […]
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Lincoln College to close at end of spring semester
After 157 years, Lincoln College is closing at the end of the spring semester. The college has notified the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Higher Learning Commission of permanent closure, effective May 13. The private liberal arts college based in Lincoln, Illinois, has a current enrollment of 888 students, plus an extension site in […]
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Wm. Van’s Coffee House to relocate, new cidery and meadery in the works
Sunday, April 3, will be the last day of operations for Wm. Van’s Coffee House in its current location at 503 S. Seventh St. Lauren Stead, marketing director for Conn’s Hospitality Group, confirmed that the business is “revamping and relocating.” Stead said, “We are going to be relocating to somewhere within Springfield – the exact […]
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Building permit roundup – March 21 – March 27, 2022
Bank of Springfield obtained a commercial remodel permit for 301 N. Second St. Phillips Construction is the contractor and the project is valued at $400,000. Mac’s Convenience Stores, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2201 N. Dirksen Parkway. WV Carwash Services is the contractor and the project is valued at $190,000. Advanced Medical Transport […]
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Prairie State Hemp opens retail location in downtown Springfield
Prairie State Hemp (PSH) has opened a retail store in downtown Springfield that will also serve as a wholesale headquarters for its distribution operation. The space at 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 102, is on the north side of the Myers Building at ground level and previously housed Epicure’s Choice Smoke Shop. “PSH […]