America Ambulance is preparing to relocate its EMT and paramedic crews to a new, larger location. President Susan Zappa said the new building at 755 Apple Orchard Road in Park South is “a lot bigger and more spacious for our crews and sleeping quarters. It also has a better overall layout,” she said. In comparison, […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 31 – Feb. 6, 2022
Springfield Clinic, LLP obtained a commercial building permit for a first-floor buildout at 1025 S. Sixth St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $4,500,000. ZNS 51, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2199 E. Adlai Stevenson Drive. Quinetta Lawrence is the contractor and the project is valued at $5,000.
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Wildflower Bakery opens in Chatham
After six years of juggling her specialty cake business and an office job, Kelsea Duncan has achieved her goal of being a full-time baker with the opening of Wildflower Bakery in Chatham. “I’ve been baking ever since I can remember, starting in the kitchen with my mom when I was 5 years old,” she said. […]
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McGraw Enterprises sells its seven Springfield locations
For the first time in more than three decades, the McGraw family no longer owns any of the McDonald’s restaurants in Springfield. McGraw Enterprises sold its seven Springfield locations as of Feb. 1, with Kim Derringer purchasing the Monroe Street restaurant and Brad and Karol Davis buying six other locations. Both buyers are already franchisees […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 24 – Jan. 30, 2022
Evans Jr. obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1800 S. Sixth St. Amco Fence is the contractor and the project is valued at $15,000. Northfield Mall, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2403 N. Dirksen Parkway. The contractor is Chuck Cline Construction and the project is valued at $50,000. Windsor Homes, Inc. obtained a […]
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Mel-O-Cream Donuts opening west-side retail location
Mel-O-Cream Donuts, a Springfield staple since 1932, will soon have a fifth retail location. Springfield resident Amanda Crossland acquired the four existing retail locations in July 2019 from Chris Weihmeir. While COVID put some of her expansion plans on hold, she is now moving forward with a west-side Mel-O-Cream store. “I thought it would be […]
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New Starbucks planned for Fairhills Mall
A new Starbucks is slated for Fairhills Mall to replace a problematic location nearby at the corner of Chatham Avenue and Monroe Street. “The new building will accommodate Starbucks moving from its current location next to Springfield Fire Department’s firehouse #8 on Monroe Street, where the drive-through cars often back out onto Monroe Street in […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 17 – Jan. 23, 2022
Bishop Properties, Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for 816/820 S. 11th St. Solid Ground Solutions is the contractor and the project is valued at $65,000. West Central Bank obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3455 S. Freedom Drive. The contractor is J. Files Remodeling, Inc. and the project is valued at $70,000. Cobblestone Place, […]
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Hae’s Bakery and Coffee Shoppe to open on West Jefferson Street
A new coffee shop and bakery is in the works for West Jefferson Street, and the owners hope to attract people who work in the medical district and downtown area. Chris and Amy Benad purchased 921 W. Jefferson St. and plan to demolish the former Family Dollar building in order to build Hae’s Bakery and […]
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Beef ‘O’ Brady’s opens Springfield location
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s has come to Springfield. The family-style sports pub opened Jan. 24, making it the second Illinois location for the Florida-based franchise. The company operates 142 locations in 17 states, including one in Bourbonnais, Illinois. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s is located at 2599. Wabash Ave. in the space that operated as The Pasta House […]
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Mike Niehaus of Windsor Homes is constructing new office and warehouse space on Cockrell Lane
Mike Niehuas, owner of Windsor Homes, said what began as a need for warehouse space for his own company turned into a speculative construction project. “I wanted to have a warehouse space for me and figured there was a need; it turns out there was. I think it’s pretty good to have five out of […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 10 – Jan. 16, 2022
Leo D. Hermes and John P. Hermes obtained a commercial remodel permit for 4343 Conestoga Drive. The owners are the contractors and the project is valued at $20,000. Whites Oaks Plaza, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2901 S. Veterans Parkway. Wari Construction is the contractor and the project is valued at $200,000. Solon, […]