LevelUp Seed & Garden Supply opened a Springfield location less than a year ago, but is already relocating to a larger space. Steve and Ashley Epley originally opened a location in East Peoria two years ago before expanding to Springfield last August. Now, the business is moving from a strip center on Wabash Avenue to […]
Comings & Goings
Eye Candy Boutique and Eye Candy Salon & Spa both shift business models
The mother-daughter duo behind Eye Candy Boutique and Eye Candy Salon & Spa both have changes in the works for their respective businesses. Alinda Hale has owned Eye Candy Boutique since 2015, and for the past five years she’s operated a retail location at 3001 W. White Oaks Dr. Her daughter, Tye Hale, opened Eye […]
Building permits June 12 June 18
Douglas Combs % Lewis Memorial Christian Village received a commercial accessory structure permit for 3400 W. Washington St. Contractor is Shores Construction and the project is valued at $45,000. WRM Investments LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 3700 Wabash Ave. Contractor is Marriott Real Estate Services and the project is valued at $125,000. Mary, […]
Fact or fiction: Is Davids Bridal closing?
A banner reading: “Closing – this location only” has appeared in front of the David’s Bridal store at 3201 Veterans Parkway in Southwest Plaza. On April 17, David’s Bridal issued a press release stating that the company had filed for bankruptcy and 9,000 of its 10,000 employees would be laid off. It’s the second Chapter […]
Annette McClure and Dallas Lee Whittaker open Springfield office for Terril & Co.
Annette McClure and Dallas Lee Whittaker have opened a Springfield office for Terril & Company, an independent wealth management firm based in St. Louis with strong Springfield connections. McClure and Whittaker both previously worked in the wealth management and trust department at Marine Bank, which merged with Morton Community Bank as of June 9 and […]
Sangamo Club closing its doors as of June 16
The Sangamo Club, a private dining establishment founded in 1890, is closing its doors as of June 16. A June 10 letter from James Ackerman, president of the board of directors, notified members of the closure and outlined the challenges faced by the Sangamo Club. He noted that unlike country clubs, the Sangamo Club cannot […]
Building permits June 5 June 12
Memorial Health System received a commercial remodel permit for 747 Rutledge St. Contractor is O’Shea Builders and the project is valued at $4.3 million. St. John’s Hospital of Hospital Sisters of 3rd Order OSF received a commercial permit for 417 E. Carpenter St. Contractor is P.H. Broughton & Sons, Inc. and the project is valued […]
Re/Max Professionals relocating office
The real estate agents at Re/Max Professionals are preparing to make a move of their own. “By the end of July, we will be working in our new location,” said owner Jim Fulgenzi. “The industry has changed significantly from when the building we’re in now was built 35 years ago. A traditional office layout doesn’t […]
Building permits May 29-June 4
Memorial Health System received a commercial remodel permit for 2950 S. Sixth St. Contractor is PH Broughton & Sons, Inc., and the project is valued at $25,000. Solon LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 3461 Gatlin Drive. Contractor is Joyner Construction Services Inc. and the project is valued at $24,000. Rehan Properties LLC received […]
Pole Barn Chic – Kids opening in Chatham
Event planning company Pole Barn Chic is opening a second location focused on kids’ parties. Pole Barn Chic – Kids,116 W. Walnut St. in Chatham, will have a variety of party items available for sale or rent, including supplies and decorations such as backdrops, throne chairs and marquee letters. “It’s going to be a little […]
Premier Pickleball Center preparing to break ground on west side
Construction will begin soon on Premier Pickleball Center, slated to house Springfield’s first dedicated, indoor pickleball courts that can be utilized year-round. Pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. for the third year in a row, and like many cities, Springfield has struggled to keep up with the demand for court space. “I’ve […]
Nature’s Select relocating to Kent Plaza on South Sixth Street
After a decade of operations at the corner of Monroe and New streets, Nature’s Select of Springfield is preparing to move. “After 10 years, it’s time for an upgrade. We’re ready to take things to the next level,” said owner Chris Laier. The independent pet store will soon be relocating to 2739 S. Sixth St., […]

