SBJ has received several inquires about what is being built on the lot just north of Panda Express on North Dirksen in Springfield. Construction is underway at 2720 North Dirksen, with no signage to indicate what might be coming soon. A building permit filed by CFT NV Developments of Rosemead, California, the parent company of […]
Comings & Goings
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2, 2018.
Building permit roundup – Sept. 5 BY STACIE LEWIS Walgreens obtained a commercial remodel permit for 2020 S. MacArthur Blvd. Icon Identity Solutions of Rolling Meadows is the contractor and the project is valued at $23,000. McDonalds Corporation obtained a commercial fire sprinkler remodel permit for 522 W. Jefferson. Automatic Fire Sprinkler, LLC of Normal […]
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GoWeb1 has relocated
GoWeb1 has recently moved to a new location at 400 South Grand Ave. West, just down the street from their previous office space in the former Standard Mutual building. GoWeb1 purchased the 3300 square foot building that previously served as an office for Lutheran Child & Family Services. Owner Mark Roberts said, “I’ve always admired […]
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Sojourn’s Resale to close Aug. 31.
Sojourn’s Resale, a thrift store whose proceeds support the work of Sojourn Shelter and Services, has announced that Aug. 31 will be their last day in business. The resale shop, which is located in Fairhills Mall, tried to renew their lease earlier this month and was notified that the rent for their space would be […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 19 and Aug. 26, 2018.
Building permit roundup – August 29 BY STACIE LEWIS HSHSH Medical Group obtained a commercial remodel permit for work at 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd. O’Shea Builders is the contractor and the project is valued at $330,844. Curtis Trampe obtained a commercial mechanical permit for a new construction mini storage at 4815 Rodger Road. Darrin Wood […]
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Joseph’s Fine Cuisine is now open
Joseph’s Fine Cuisine, the latest venture for James “JoJo” Solomon and Joe Hacker, opened this week. After the success of their downtown location, JoJo’s Street Quisine, the owners decided to open a fine dining restaurant on the west side of Springfield. Joseph’s Fine Cuisine is anchoring the strip center at 3141 Hedley Road that Mike […]
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New downtown coffee and retail shop
A new coffee and retail shop has opened in downtown Springfield. Brown Sugar and Vanilla Beans opened last week at 304 E. Adams, next to JP Kelly’s Pub. In addition to a selection of international coffees and teas, which can be purchased by the cup or packaged, the shop has an eclectic mix of antique […]
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Pittman’s Popcorn Shop plans a second location
Pittman’s Popcorn Shop has announced plans for a second location in downtown Springfield, in addition to the original location at 1500 Wabash Ave., which opened in 2016. There will be no shortage of options for those with a sweet tooth, since Pittman’s new location at 221 S. Sixth is located on the same block as […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 13 and Aug. 19, 2018.
Building permit roundup – August 22 BY STACIE LEWIS CFT NV Developments, LLC obtained a commercial remodel permit for interior work at Great Clips at 2724 N. Dirksen Pkwy. MCO & Associates of Phoenix, AZ is the contractor and the project is valued at $60,000. CFT NV Developments, LLC also obtained a commercial mechanical permit […]
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Fact or Fiction
Cavallo Bus Lines, an Illinois-based family owned business with more than 100 charter buses providing service nationwide, has apparently closed their doors. Cavallo was started in Gillespie, Illinois in 1942 and grew to include additional locations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Springfield, Missouri. A press release issued on Aug. 14 by Timi’s Tours, a tour company […]
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Read which building permits were approved by the City of Springfield between Aug. 6 and Aug. 12, 2018.
Building permit roundup – August 15 BY STACIE LEWIS Menards, Inc. obtained a commercial building permit for a storage addition at 2701 Market Place Dr. The contractor is Poettker construction of Breese and the project is valued at $394,193. Steve Clark obtained a commercial electric remodel permit for an interior remodel at American Family Insurance […]
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Milk and Honey Fresh Market Reopens
Milk and Honey Fresh Market reopened today at 413 E. Adams, in a space between Café Moxo and The Elf Shelf. The business was previously located at 221 S. Sixth St. but closed at the end of 2017. Owner Jenny Loftus said she has revised her inventory and the need for less space made her […]