Downtown Springfield is getting a new restaurant, as a familiar name prepares to move into the space at 213 S. Fifth St. formerly occupied by JoJo’s Street Quisine. Taste of Jamaica, which was a regular booth in the Ethnic Village at the Illinois State Fair for many years, is now opening a year-round location. Owner […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Dec. 5 BY STACIE LEWIS New Salem Bluff, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2912 E. Ridge Ave. The contractor is Scott Canti and the project is valued at $75,000. AC Building, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for an expansion and renovations at 3200 S. Robbins Rd. Evans Construction […]
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McCormick’s closing restaurant to focus on catering operations
The last day of operations for McCormick’s Smokehouse Restaurant, located at 2930 Plaza Drive in The Gables, will be Dec. 24, 2018. The restaurant, which includes a drive-thru and delivery service, has operated at the current location for more than 10 years. Owners Jarred and Sarah McCormick say they have plans to restructure the family-run […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Nov. 12 and Nov. 18, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Nov. 21 BY STACIE LEWIS Walmart Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for Sam’s Club at 2300 S. West White Oaks Dr. The contractor is Tri-North Builders and the project is valued at $738,642. National Retail Properties, LP obtained a commercial remodel permit for Gander Outdoors at 2371 […]
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Redefine Healthcare moving
Redefine Healthcare will soon be moving to the newly constructed West Iles Business Center, joining existing tenants Little Minds Learning Center and Primo Designs. The medical practice is currently located in the Freedom Building at 2815 Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. Owner and practitioner Matt Saxsma said the new location will more than double the […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Nov. 14 BY STACIE LEWIS Matthew Hanner obtained a commercial building permit for new refrigerated storage units at 710 E. South Grand Ave. The contractor is Kinney Contractors, Inc. and the project is valued at $10,000. Old Neighborhood Rehab, Inc. obtained a commercial remodel permit for restoration work at 605 S. […]
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Henderson Eye Center breaks ground on new building
Henderson Eye Center, which currently leases space at 3330 Ginger Creek in Springfield, broke ground earlier this month for construction of a new office building. Michael von Behren Builder is the general contractor for the $1,500,000 million dollar project. The new building, which will be located at 2709 Koke Mill, will be just over 7500 […]
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Camelot Care Center moves to MacArthur Blvd.
The Charles Robbins Real Estate building, located at 2144 S. MacArthur Boulevard in Springfield, has a new tenant. Camelot Care Center, a foster care agency that was previously located on Stanton Avenue, now occupies the main level and basement of the building. Kathy Henke, central region director of Camelot Care Centers, said the move was […]
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Upper Limits Midwest expanding
Upper Limits Midwest, a vape shop located at 1205 S. Second St. in Springfield, is planning a significant expansion. The business opened five years ago and owner Matthieu Fortin said, “We’ve experienced a healthy growth over the last few years. We’re in the process of purchasing the building we’re currently in, and we’ll be doubling […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Oct. 29 and Nov. 4, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Nov. 7 BY STACIE LEWIS Lorraine and James Hamrick obtained a commercial remodel permit for remodeling a former barbershop to a multi-media agency at 1401 S. 5th St. Abitogun Ayodele is the contractor and the project is valued at $1,500. Walmart Real Estate Business Trust obtained a commercial remodel permit for […]
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The Pharmacy is on the move
The Pharmacy Gallery & Art Space will soon be located downtown in the former Staley building at 623 East Adams. In November, The Pharmacy will relocate from its current space at 711 S. Fifth St., where the art gallery has been housed for the past four years. President Janet Sgro said the new space is […]
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CoreLife Eatery in Sherwood Plaza
New construction is underway on the remaining outlot in Sherwood Plaza at the corner of Veterans and Wabash. CoreLife Eatery, a fast causal restaurant that prides itself on serving healthy meals, has signed a lease for the smaller 3,500 square foot outlot. It will be the first location in Springfield, although CoreLife Eatery has nearby […]