Tacology 101 is closing its downtown Springfield location, effective Oct. 31, and will open a new, larger west-side restaurant in November known as Tacology 201. In July, SBJ reported that a space in the West Iles Business Center was currently undergoing renovations in preparation for a new tenant. At the time, James Hamilton, who co-owns […]
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Building permit roundup – Sept. 7-Sept. 13
John and Sandra Fulgenzi obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 1168 E. Sangamon Ave. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $3,000. Springfield Clinic, LLP obtained a commercial remodel permit for 500 E. Cook St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $20,000. Springfield Clinic obtained […]
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Li’l Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ has opened in the former Free Press Coffee location
Sept. 8 was the first day of business for Li’l Willy’s Smokehouse BBQ, a new venture from Conn’s Hospitality Group. The restaurant is occupying the former Free Press Coffee location at the corner of South Grand Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard, which closed on July 3. The name Li’l Willy refers to the childhood nickname for […]
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Building permit roundup – Aug. 31-Sept. 6
Great Northern Partners, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3105 W. Great Northern Drive. Joyner Construction Services, Inc. is the contractor and the project is valued at $47,000. CARE YBE Subsidiary, LLC in care of Bickford Master, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 2417 S. West White Oaks Drive. The contractor […]
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Uprooted by Willow & Birch opening in Taylorville
In 2010, Willow & Birch opened in Springfield as a full-service salon and has grown over the years, adding additional spa services and a boutique. Owner Jessica Kocurek is now expanding again, this time with a second boutique location in Taylorville. “I’m from Edinburg, and in 2006 I started as a hairdresser in Taylorville, just […]
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Moxie Massage expanding, moving into Kerasotes building
The lower level of the historic Kerasotes building at the corner of Sixth and Washington streets has a new tenant. Moxie Massage has already been located downtown for more than a decade, but the move to 605 E. Washington St. represents a significant expansion from its previous location and owner Heather Fowler said she is […]
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Building permit roundup – Aug. 24 – Aug. 30
Umbrella Property Ventures, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 520 South Grand Ave. West. Ryan Becker is the contractor and the project is valued at $3,900. Eid Kattom obtained a commercial remodel permit for 100 W. Ash St. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $4,500. Don Curtis Unit 3157 […]
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Vele to move into former American Harvest space
Vele, a restaurant with a modern coastal Italian menu and trendy vibe, opened in downtown Springfield in November 2017. It occupies the former Café Brio space on the lower level of 524 E. Monroe and served as the anchor tenant for the Ferguson-Booth building project that initially began in 2012. However, with the first developer […]
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Whimsy Tea Company
While some small businesses are downsizing or even closing, Gordon Davis is preparing to open a brick-and-mortar location at 413 E. Adams in downtown Springfield for Whimsy Tea Company, the business he co-owns with his wife, Laura. “Even through the pandemic, our sales are up pretty significantly,” Davis said. In addition to selling 35 different […]
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The Hair Studio relocates, expands after previous building destroyed by drunk driver
Jade Ebert is having an eventful year. While 2020 has been challenging for small business owners across the board, Ebert has endured some additional setbacks. She had to close her business, The Hair Studio, for 10 weeks during the governor’s stay-at-home orders. Then, she had only been back to work for a few weeks when […]
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Building permit roundup – Aug. 17 – Aug. 23
Islamic Society of Greater Springfield obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 3255 Mathers Road. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $20,000. Genevieve Kelly obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for a detached garage at 44 Redwood Lane. The contractor is Fallingbrook Maintenance and the project is valued at […]
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Building permits recently approved by the City of Springfield
Building permit roundup – Aug. 9 – Aug. 16 Wal-Mart RE Business Trust in care of MC 0555 obtained a commercial remodel permit for 1100 Lejune Drive. The contractor is UHC United Heating and Cooling, LLC and the project is valued at $15,000. The Glen A. Brandt Family LP obtained a commercial remodel permit for […]