Prairie State Hemp (PSH) has opened a retail store in downtown Springfield that will also serve as a wholesale headquarters for its distribution operation. The space at 1 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 102, is on the north side of the Myers Building at ground level and previously housed Epicure’s Choice Smoke Shop. “PSH […]
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Redevelopment work to begin at former Shop ‘n Save on North Grand
An open house was held March 25 to kick off the redevelopment of the former Shop ‘n Save property at 200 North Grand Ave. West. In November, Advanced Medical Transport of Springfield, the parent company of Medics First, purchased the building to serve as the new headquarters for the nonprofit ambulance company. In addition, a […]
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Applebee’s on Veterans Parkway closed
The west-side Applebee’s Bar & Grill has closed as of March 20. A sign posted on the door at 3335 Veterans Parkway directs customers to visit the remaining Springfield location at 2554 Sunrise Dr. and the Veterans Parkway location is no longer listed on the Applebee’s corporate website. The Veterans Parkway Applebee’s was operated by […]
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Mas Sabores, a Mexican bakery, taqueria and ice cream shop, to open on North Grand Avenue
Mas Sabores, a Mexican bakery, taqueria and ice cream shop, will soon open on North Grand Avenue. Alejandro “Alex” and Gabriela “Gabby” Rico are the owners of the business, which means “more flavors.” The couple currently operate a similar business, Sabores, at 323 N. Main St. in Chatham, along with a dog grooming business, Spaw […]
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Raising Cane’s coming to Springfield, Casa Real to relocate
Raising Cane’s, a fast-food restaurant specializing in chicken fingers, is coming to Springfield as part of the company’s aggressive expansion plans. “We’re very excited to be planting such strong roots in Illinois,” said Jason Zwerin, vice president of company restaurants. “So far, our 21 restaurants in the state have been very successful, and we’re planning […]
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Great House BBQ closes downtown
Just a few months after opening a new location downtown, Great House BBQ appears to have closed for good. The furnishings have been removed from the restaurant at 11 W. Old State Capitol Plaza, and Ben Call, a broker with The Real Estate Group who is one of the property owners, confirmed the tenants moved […]
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Taki Taco ice cream shop opening soon
A new kind of ice cream is coming to Springfield. Taki Taco has posted a “coming soon” sign at 2955 Lindbergh Blvd. and the business is advertising online for employees. Taki Taco will offer taiyaki soft gelato and rolled gelato tacos. Taiyaki is a popular Japanese dessert made from a waffle-like batter and molded into […]
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David Plake purchases Garrison Group
David Plake has purchased Garrison Group, the commercial real estate firm founded by Glen Garrison in 1991, but the company’s namesake will continue to be involved in the day-to-day operations. “Glen and I have been working on a succession plan for five years,” said Plake, who joined the company in 2009 after spending more than […]
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IQ Group expands into the solar market, moves into former API Solar building
IQ Group, a Springfield-based project management and consulting company, has expanded into the solar market and moved into the building at 3888 N. Peoria Rd. in Springfield formerly occupied by API Solar. “We had done a lot of joint projects with API Solar and worked together for many years, but had no legal connection,” said […]
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Primo Designs merges with Gorham’s Specialty Advertising
Primo Designs, a Springfield-based business providing branded wearables and promotional items, has merged with Gorham’s Specialty Advertising, also of Springfield. The full integration with Gorham’s will be completed March 30 and the companies will operate out of Primo Designs’ current location at 2417 North Grand Ave. East. “Our two long-standing companies will provide products and […]
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Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment reopens following fire
Springfield Mowers & Power Equipment has reopened after being closed since a fire at the business that killed the owner, Robert Kalabus, on Oct. 2, 2021. His widow, Stephanie Kalabus, said the business at 1808 W. Jefferson St. reopened on March 7 and employees are currently operating out of the back building until repairs can […]
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All Cat Clinic sold, rebranding with new name and focus
The All Cat Clinic has new owners and will soon have a new name. Dr. Dena Nelson opened the feline-only veterinary practice in 1989, which is now located at 700 Corporate Court in Springfield. In a written announcement sent to clients, she said after 32 years of practice, “I need to slow down some and […]