Former U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren has been selected to succeed Linda Koch as president and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association (IBA). He will start with the IBA on April 6 and will assume the role of president and CEO on July 1, 2020. “I’ve known Randy since 1999, when he was first elected to […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb. 17 – Feb. 23
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 17 and Feb. 23. JJ4 Properties obtained a commercial remodel permit for 501 W. Monroe St. JJ4 Properties is the contractor and the project is valued at $8,000. Link Media Outdoor obtained a commercial demolition permit for a billboard demo at 1720 […]
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Stephanie Barton joins SIU School of Medicine
Stephanie Barton has joined SIU School of Medicine as senior associate general counsel, effective March 2. Barton most recently worked as general counsel at the Hope Institute for Children and Families. She has also worked for the city of Springfield, State of Illinois Central Management Services and Illinois Department of Corrections. Barton graduated from Eastern […]
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Waters Edge Winery & Bistro under construction in Jacksonville
By Holly Whisler Seventeen acres of rolling hills interspersed with 100-year old trees is the picturesque scene that inspired the vision for Waters Edge Winery & Bistro of Jacksonville. Scheduled to open this spring, the winery will feature wines from around the world, a complete lunch and dinner menu with local favorites and live acoustic […]
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Area Agency on Aging changes name, location
The Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland has a new name, and soon, a new location. Now known as AgeLinc, the nonprofit organization is moving into a building that will more than double its square footage. “We’re out of space in our building,” said executive director Carolyn Austin, referring to the organization’s current location at […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb. 10 – Feb. 16
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 10 and Feb. 16. Carol and Cheryl Lee obtained a commercial remodel permit for 3111 Chatham Road. Nadeem Aldhufri is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,000. Goley Properties, LLC obtained a commercial accessory structure permit for cell tower upgrades […]
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Office Pride moves downtown
Chelana Snell describes her husband, Doug, as “an adventurous kind of guy” and says it was his idea to purchase a building in downtown Springfield as an investment property. The couple closed on the building at 221 S. Sixth St. at the end of last year and have now moved their commercial cleaning business, Office […]
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New construction planned for medical district
A zoning change to nearly two acres of land on North Grand Avenue that was recently approved by the Springfield City Council will allow for construction of an 11,900-square-foot office building in the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Stough Development Corporation, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has built plasma centers in 17 states and has projects underway in […]
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Building permit roundup – Feb. 3 – Feb. 9
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Feb. 3 and Feb. 9. West Side Christian Church obtained a commercial addition permit for 2850 W. Cider Mill Lane. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $12,200,000. Boys and Girls Club obtained a commercial remodel permit for parking […]
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Flow Midwest Yoga & Meditation opening in March
Two yoga instructors who have taught at various studios in the Springfield area are now preparing to open their own business, Flow Midwest Yoga & Meditation. “I taught yoga for about four years at a couple of different places,” said Beverly Hopkins, “and Ashley (Krstulovich) has been out on her own for a while. She […]
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Body Perfect closed
Fact or Fiction: Is Body Perfect closed? A sign on the door of Body Perfect Medical Spa reads “This business is closed until further notice.” The business has been located at 4525 W. Wabash Ave. in Springfield since opening in 2004. Owner and medical director Sherry Simmons could not be reached for comment. Calls to […]
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Building permit roundup – Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. Trustees Elmer E. Fischer, Jr. and Glynda Fischer obtained a commercial roofing permit for 427 E. Washington St. Blackhawk Roofing is the contractor and the project is valued at $6,500. Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association obtained a commercial roofing […]