Read which building permits were recently approved by the City of Springfield. BJD Properties, LLC in care of CEFCU-Garrison Group, Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for a non-structural interior demolition at 2713 E. Adlai Stevenson Drive. The contractor is Garrison Group, Inc. and the project is valued at $25,000. Bridge Real Estate, LLC obtained […]
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Tacology 101 to open in West Iles Business Center
A space in the West Iles Business Center is currently undergoing renovations in preparation for a new tenant, Tacology 101, although it’s unclear whether this will be an expansion or relocation of the existing downtown restaurant. Ben Call, a broker with The Real Estate Group, was the developer for the strip center, which was completed […]
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The Spaghetti Shop has new ownership, expansion plans
Springfield will soon have three Spaghetti Shop locations again, although the ownership has changed. Brian Carter, a Navy veteran whose background is in construction, purchased the business last December after a chance encounter with his former employer, Calvin Kirk. “I worked for Calvin when I was 16 years old at the Sangamon location,” said Carter. […]
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Building permit roundup – July 13 – July 19
Read which building permits were recently approved by the City of Springfield. Sam’s Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2300 W. White Oaks Drive. The contractor is UHC United Heating and Cooling, LLC and the project is valued at $203,106. Menlo Realty Income Properties in care of Realty Income Properties 2 […]
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Three Twigs Bakery branches out again
By Michelle Ownbey Despite the business interruptions resulting from recent stay-at-home orders, Emily Lewis has not been slowing down over last few months. She and her husband, Tim, the owners of Three Twigs Bakery at 1370 Toronto Rd., kept that location operational with deliveries and pickup orders and moved forward with opening a new café […]
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The Alamo “pausing” food service after 40 years
After more than 40 years, The Alamo will no longer offer food service, at least for now. Located at 115 N. Fifth St. in downtown Springfield, the business has decided to temporarily discontinue food service and focus only on the bar, according to an emailed statement that also referenced “the absence of other open offices […]
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Building permit roundup – July 6 – July 12
Read which building permits were recently approved by the City of Springfield. Menard, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for a security gate canopy addition to the property at 2250 Chuckwagon Drive. KPS Construction is the contractor and the project is valued at $25,000. Valvoline, LLC in care of Tax Department obtained two commercial accessory […]
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Chatham Dental Center to relocate, expand
While this year has already proved challenging for many businesses, Chatham Dental Center is moving forward with plans for a relocation and major expansion. “I felt like it was terrible timing; we were right in the middle of renovations when (the COVID-19 shutdowns) happened,” said owner Dr. Timothy Lonergan of his decision to purchase a […]
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First tenant in the new strip center on Wabash
E.P. Boutique will be the first tenant in the newly constructed strip center at Wabash and Meadowbrook Avenue. Evan Lloyd Architects prepared the plans for the 9,000-square-foot center at 4300 W. Wabash Ave. and developer Steve Zhao broke ground in December. Owner Tammy Griffin said the shutdowns related to COVID-19 actually worked in her favor, […]
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CSL Plasma moving into former Aldi’s space
After being vacant for more than five years, the former Aldi’s grocery store at 1150 N. Fifth St. in Springfield is now undergoing renovations in preparation for a new occupant. While the property is part of the Near North Crossing shopping center, located at Fifth Street and North Grand Avenue, the former Aldi’s space has […]
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Vacant building downtown to be converted to food hall and beer garden
As chair of Momentum on Main Street, an initiative of Downtown Springfield Inc., David Lee has made it a habit to encourage young entrepreneurs to invest in properties and businesses downtown. Now he says he plans to use the knowledge he’s gained and connections he’s made to launch an “innovative food and beverage concept” in […]
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Building permit roundup – June 29 – July 5
Dominican Sisters of Springfield, in care of Sister Katherine Elsner, obtained a commercial remodel permit for interior renovation work at 1237 W. Monroe St. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $2,000,000. Kelp, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for an interior remodel at 2625 Chatham Road. The contractor is O’Shea […]