Best Life Counseling Services, LLC is expanding and moving to a new location. Owner Melanie Jesse said the practice took off faster than she anticipated. “I filled up really quickly, so my dear friend, Melissa McCulloch, who is also a licensed clinical social worker, is joining me.” The office is currently located on Clocktower Drive […]
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Building permit roundup – June 8 – 14
Read about the most recent building permits issued by the City of Springfield. Mt. Zion Apostolic Church, Inc. obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for 2637 S. 10th St. The owner is the contractor and the project is valued at $3,500. PK Downtown Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit to change office space into […]
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State House Inn rebrands as a Wyndham hotel
The State House Inn, located at 101 E. Adams in Springfield, is now part of the Trademark Collection by Wyndham, although the ownership remains the same. “We decided that we needed more uniqueness in the market,” said Robin Hood-Grazioso, vice president of sales and marketing for Packard Hospitality Management, which operates the State House Inn. […]
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Building permit roundup – June 1 – June 7
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between June 1 and June 7. AWH Springfield, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3201 S. Horizon Drive. The contractor is Composition Construction and the project is valued at $1,200,000. Daniel Sronce obtained a commercial remodel permit for first and Jefferson, LLC for […]
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Volkert opens Springfield office
Volkert, a professional services firm with locations in nearly two dozen states, has opened an office in Springfield at 2925 Meadowbrook Rd. as of June 1. “We do work across central Illinois with Ameren, Prairie Power, IDOT and regulatory agencies here in Springfield,” explained Meghan Oh, an environmental project manager who is based out of […]
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A new chapter for American Harvest owners Jordan and Aurora Coffey
In April, chefs Jordan and Aurora Coffey announced they would not be reopening their restaurant, American Harvest Eatery, even when the stay-at-home order was lifted. The original announcement hinted at other things to come, with Aurora stating, “When you next eat our food, drink our cocktails, and greet our staff it will be in a […]
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Barney’s Furniture to close, Ashley Outlet Store will take its place
Barney’s Furniture has reopened as of June 1, but only long enough to have a going-out-of-business sale. However, owner Barry Seidman said the pandemic is not to blame. “This was actually planned before any of the shutdown occurred,” he said, explaining that the closure due to COVID-19 simply delayed the ability to liquidate the remaining […]
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Ebben Moore announces plans to close Arlington’s, transition to catering and events
Even when dine-in service resumes for this region, Arlington’s will not reopen as a restaurant. However, fans of the venue will be glad to know that it will continue to exist in a different form. Owner Ebben Moore said the break in normal operations has given him time to reflect. Part of a statement posted […]
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Portillo’s confirms plans for Springfield location
After years of speculation about whether Portillo’s would open a location in Springfield, the fast-casual restaurant based in Oak Brook, Illinois, has officially confirmed plans for a restaurant in the capital city. In April, Mayor Jim Langfelder had indicated the company had a “strong interest” in Springfield and was seriously considering the former Walgreens location […]
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Resume assistance for job seekers
Alice Campbell Staffing is offering free resume review and recommendations to job seekers in the Springfield area. “With thousands of people laid off and furloughed, we felt this was one simple way we could use our expertise to help job seekers,” said Jean Campbell, business manager at Alice Campbell Staffing. “While there is a lot […]
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LLCC offering 10 free, non-credit online classes
Lincoln Land Community College’s community education program is offering 10 free, non-credit online classes from now until June 30. Once signed up, participants can complete these courses at their own pace within three months. Classes include 12 Steps to a Successful Job Search, Managing Customer Service, Fundamentals of Supervision and Management, Personal Finance, Creating Webpages, […]
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Lenz Sales & Distributing has broken ground on a new facility in New Berlin
Lenz Sales & Distributing, currently located in Jacksonville, has broken ground for a new distribution center in New Berlin. The property on the west side of New Berlin, just north of Dollar General, is located in a TIF district, which Village President Michael Krall said was a factor in attracting the business. “There was property […]