Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 3401 S. Freedom Drive. That project is valued at 1,700,000. A commercial remodel permit was also obtained for 2760 N. Dirksen Parkway. That project is valued at $990,000. Poettker Construction Company is the contractor for both projects. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital […]
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Building permit roundup – May 3-May 9
O’Reilly Auto Enterprises, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for an addition at 2535 South Grand Ave. East. G.M. Northrup Corp. is the contractor and the project is valued at $513,194. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of OSF obtained a commercial non-structural demolition remodel permit for 800 E. Carpenter. The […]
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Peace, Love & Sweat opening on Liberty Drive
COVID-19 prompted Ann Cowhick to make a career change, and she hopes to have her new business up and running by July. She had worked in retail for a number of years but always had an interest in health and wellness. “When COVID happened and we were shut down for three months last year, I […]
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Grand opening event for Carpe Diem CrossFit
Carpe Diem CrossFit, a 10,000-square-foot facility at 4600 Alex Blvd. in Springfield, opened on May 10 and is holding a grand opening event on Monday. Local business owners Matt and Megan Saxsma, along with Karl and Shawn Backs, broke ground for the new business last fall and originally hoped to be open by January. “The […]
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Building permit roundup – April 26-May 2
Cobblestone Place, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for an emergency remodel after vehicle damage at 4141 W. Yucan Drive. The contractor is Joyner Construction Services, Inc. and the project is valued at $10,000. Springfield Clinic, LLP obtained a commercial building permit for 1028 S. Seventh St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project […]
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Building permit roundup – April 19-April 25
Springcar Company, LLC in care of Carnegie Center obtained a commercial remodel permit for 900 E. Linton Ave., R. D. Lawrence Construction Co. Ltd. is the contractor and the project is valued at $750,000. Horace Mann Service Corp. obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 905 E. Jefferson. B & B Electric, Inc. is the […]
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Building permit roundup – April 12-April 18
National Retail Properties, LP in care of Road Ranger, LLC obtained a commercial permit for a new parking lot at 3531 E. Lumber Lane. The contractor is unknown and the project is valued at $180,000. Cali, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 2805 S. West White Oaks Drive. The contractor is John […]
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IC BBQ opening on Springfield’s north end
An accountant and entertainer have teamed up to bring a new barbeque restaurant to Springfield. IC BBQ is scheduled to open on Saturday, April 24 in the former Turbo Fire Pizza space at 2415 N. Dirksen Parkway. Jason Shields owns Shields Accounting Services, a private accounting firm with offices in Springfield and Panama City, Florida. […]
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Bella Boutique to add Bar Bella
A bar might seem like an odd business venture to pair with a women’s boutique, but Elizabeth “Liz” Eckert is used to trying new things. She became the new owner of Bella Boutique, 2805 W. White Oaks Dr., shortly before the pandemic led to the closure of all non-essential businesses, including her store. Unable to […]
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Grateful Coffee Co. opens on Toronto Road
Grateful Coffee Co. has opened at 1370 Toronto Road in Springfield, and the owners say the name is intended to pay tribute to everyone who has helped them achieve their dream of opening a small business. Owners Brandon and Cana Austin are friends with Emily and Tim Lewis, who previously operated Three Twigs Bakery out […]
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Building permit roundup – April 5-April 11
Bovine, LLC obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 3150 S. Stanton Street. The contractor is Alpha Dog Marketing and the project is valued at $5,000. Trinity Lutheran Church obtained a commercial roofing permit for 220 S. Second St. The contractor is Williams Roofing and construction and the project is valued at $3,360. The Sangamon […]
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Whiskey Jack’s Sports Bar to open in downtown Springfield
There will soon be a new addition to downtown Springfield when Whiskey Jack’s Sports Bar opens at 430 E. Monroe. Craft Beer Bar, the previous business at that location, continued to offer outdoor seating into November due to the mild weather, but then closed and did not reopen even when public health guidelines allowed bars […]