Springfield Electric Supply Company’s Springfield headquarters will be undergoing significant renovations, and the property owners are seeking TIF assistance from the city of Springfield. Springfield Electric’s location at 700 N. Ninth St. will be impacted by the Springfield Rail Improvements Project, and construction on Usable Segment Six, between Carpenter Street and Ridgely Avenue, is expected […]
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Family Service Center relocates, building sold to Springfield Clinic
Family Service Center, a nonprofit that provides foster care, adoption and counseling services, has moved to a new location as of April 18. The agency had occupied the former United Way building at 730 E. Vine for about two decades, according to executive director Karen Cox. “The building has seen better days, and we were […]
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Pasfield House to reopen under new ownership
Molly Frey wanted to follow in her family’s footsteps by investing in real estate, but it ultimately led to a career change. Frey moved to Springfield in 2009 to work as a pharmacist, but more recently, she decided to invest in real estate. “I really wanted to get into property investment – my entire family […]
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Magro’s Meat & Produce to streamline operations to meat processing only
Magro’s Meat & Produce is coming full circle with its business model. “We’re going back to our roots,” said Tony Magro, president and co-owner of the family-run business. “We’re still going to offer vacuum-sealed meats, but we’re getting away from grocery, produce and deli items.” Magro’s Meat & Produce opened a Springfield location in January […]
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Author Scott Stratten presents “UnMarketing: Everything Has Changed and Nothing is Different
Author Scott Stratten will present “UnMarketing: Everything Has Changed and Nothing is Different” on Thursday, April 28, at an event sponsored by the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance. The program, held at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre, will begin with a presentation and Q&A at 4:30 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception and book signing. This […]
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Shellie Jones and Dennis Brasier join Chicago Title
Shellie Jones and Dennis Brasier have both joined Chicago Title. Jones is a residential escrow officer working out of the office at 3601 W. Wabash Ave. She most recently worked at Zelle Title Services and has also worked for Unique Personnel Consultants in Springfield. Brasier is a commercial and residential escrow officer, with a primary […]
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Lauren Tomten Photography relocates to larger space
Lauren Tomten has relocated her photography business to a larger space on West Ash Street. Tomten opened her photography business in 2013, specializing in newborn and family photos. Three years ago, Lauren Tomten Photography moved into commercial space on State Street and last fall she was ready to expand again. In October, Tomten purchased the […]
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Aviatori Coffeehouse to open on Logan Avenue
A coffee shop will finally be opening at 311 N. Logan Ave., although the property has changed owners – and themes – since the original plans were announced. Joe Coppick and Juliana Turchetti Coppick purchased the property in March from the estate of Tony Leone, the proprietor of the Pasfield House who died in February […]
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Historic property to be renovated for coffee shop, Airbnb
A historic property near the campus of Springfield Memorial Hospital is about to undergo renovations. Stephen “Mike” Donaldson and his wife, Kelly, have purchased 1001 N. First St., which most recently housed Gastro Grub before the café closed in February, and plan to open Yellow Bird Coffee House in the lower level. The couple currently […]
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Grand opening for The Cake Shoppe on April 8
The Cake Shoppe will hold a grand opening Friday, April 8, from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at 449 N. Walnut St. The business will offer ready-made products for retail as well as taking special orders. “We’re not going to do baked goods other than cake-based,” said owner Julie Shuler. “We’ll have cake pops, cupcakes and ready-made […]
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Lincoln College to close at end of spring semester
After 157 years, Lincoln College is closing at the end of the spring semester. The college has notified the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Higher Learning Commission of permanent closure, effective May 13. The private liberal arts college based in Lincoln, Illinois, has a current enrollment of 888 students, plus an extension site in […]
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Wm. Van’s Coffee House to relocate, new cidery and meadery in the works
Sunday, April 3, will be the last day of operations for Wm. Van’s Coffee House in its current location at 503 S. Seventh St. Lauren Stead, marketing director for Conn’s Hospitality Group, confirmed that the business is “revamping and relocating.” Stead said, “We are going to be relocating to somewhere within Springfield – the exact […]