Heartland Healing Arts Center, which nearly doubled its space with a recent move to a new west-side location, is holding an open house on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4-7 p.m. at 4211 Westgate Dr. The 4,200-square-foot office space was the former office of Reliable Environmental Engineering. Heartland Healing Arts Center was previously located at 907 […]
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The Range Bourbon & Brew opens in Chatham
Bourbon lovers now have a new option to quench their thirst. The Range Bourbon & Brew has opened in Chatham, occupying the space at 316 N. Main Plaza that previously housed 3Sixteen Wine Bar. The wine bar closed in February of this year. However, previous patrons of 3Sixteen will notice some changes to the interior. […]
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Brian Hoffman becomes director of industry partnerships for Strategic Resource Management
Brian Hoffman is the new director of industry partnerships for Strategic Resource Management, as of Oct. 3. He spent 12 years with the Illinois Bankers Association in a variety of positions, most recently as president of Illinois Bankers Business Services. Prior to that, Hoffman worked for Security Bank in Springfield for nearly 10 years. Strategic […]
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New Mel-O-Cream Donuts opens on Yucan Drive
The newest retail location for Mel-O-Cream Donuts is now open at 4411 Yucan Drive. Mel-O-Cream occupies 1,300 square feet on the west end of the strip center built by Joyner Construction Services earlier this year at the corner of Yucan Drive and Archer Elevator Road. Springfield resident Amanda Crossland acquired the four existing retail locations […]
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Rob Wilbern bringing Potbelly Sandwich Shop to Springfield
Springfield will soon have its first Potbelly Sandwich Shop. Rob Wilbern, a certified public accountant who also owns Robert’s Automotive and several other businesses in Springfield, has signed a franchise agreement with the parent company for Potbelly. Wilbern will open a total of five restaurants throughout Springfield, Decatur and Champaign, although the exact locations and […]
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Three Twigs Bakery & Bistro will be joining Biscuits + Brunch and The Salted Lemon – Market & Creamery under one roof
Emily Lewis said she always envisioned combining her three businesses into one location, but now Three Twigs Bakery & Bistro will be joining Biscuits + Brunch and The Salted Lemon – Market & Creamery sooner than anticipated. “We knew one day we wanted to create a beautiful space of our own where we would build […]
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Roots Latin Grill adding Socavon, a bar and lounge
Roots Latin Grill is expanding with the addition of a bar and lounge just two doors down from the restaurant. “A lot of customers go to the restaurant just to get drinks,” said owner Luis Morales. “I wanted to make a lounge and bar with more of a restaurant vibe on the quality of drinks. […]
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Karissa Allen joins Hanson Professional Services
Karissa Allen has joined Hanson Professional Services Inc. as an event coordinator She will coordinate Hanson’s involvement at trade shows, conferences and other events. Allen was most recently an education and events coordinator for the Illinois Municipal League and also previously worked for Horace Mann. She received a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville […]
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Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar opening Oct. 1
A new concept is coming to Springfield as Empire Korean Steakhouse and Bar prepares to open Oct. 1. Co-owner Kevin Huang said his father owns the real estate at 2100 W. White Oaks Dr., which was initially leased to TGI Fridays. The restaurant closed in March 2020 during the statewide stay-at-home order and never reopened. […]
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Truckin Good Food to open permanent location at Slauterhouse Brewing
Truckin Good Food launched a little less than a year ago and owner Nick Boucher is now preparing to expand to a second food truck, thanks to a partnership with Slauterhouse Brewing Co. in Auburn. Boucher started the business in October 2021 working part-time with one employee while also working as the kitchen manager at […]
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Bella Boutique has added Bar Bella, a cocktail lounge and event space.
Bella Boutique has expanded its business model with the addition of Bar Bella, a cocktail lounge and event space. Elizabeth “Liz” Eckert purchased Bella Boutique, 2805 W. White Oaks Dr., shortly before the pandemic. She was no stranger to the business, having worked at Bella Boutique since she was 18 years old, first under the […]
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Chipotle opening second location in Springfield
Chipotle Mexican Grill has a second Springfield location in the works. Construction is underway at 2325 N. Dirksen Parkway, which formerly housed an HSHS Priority Care. The fast casual Mexican company, based in California, has approximately 3,000 locations throughout the U.S. Chipotle opened its first Springfield location in 2008 at 2579 Wabash Ave. A Chipotle […]