Comings & Goings

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Specialty Cakes has announced the retail location will close as of Oct. 31, unless the business is sold to a new owner prior to that. However, owner Tammy Mullins says she plans to continue making wedding cakes out of her home in Pawnee. Mullins has owned Specialty Cakes for 14 years and operated out of […]

Building permit roundup – August 8 BY STACIE LEWIS Plaza Parking 1, LLC obtained a commercial building permit for work on a new pedestrian plaza at 428 S. 5th and 435 S. 6th streets.  The work includes updated crossings, storm sewer improvements and landscaping.  The contractor is R. D. Lawrence and the project is valued […]