West Lake Animal Hospital in Springfield is preparing to build a new clinic. The veterinarian office obtained a building permit last week to begin construction its new 5,200-square-foot facility to be located at 3220 Horizon Drive. It is currently located at 125 West Lake Dr. Custom Structures Inc. is the general contractor on the project. […]
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GenHkids relocates from downtown
GenHkids is moving to a new location after vacating its downtown office. The group, which focuses on encouraging healthy lifestyles for children, was located at 305 S. Fourth St. until the week of April 14, when movers packed up the office. Effective, May 1, the group’s new location will be 3171 Greenhead Dr.
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Imax coming to Springfield
A popular format for films is coming to Springfield as AMC Showplace Springfield 12 gets an upgrade to Imax. The Springfield Department of Public Works has approved a building permit for a 4,000-square-foot remodel of Auditorium 8 at Showplace 12, located at 3141 Mercantile Dr. The remodel includes a new projection system, speakers, seating, wall […]
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Legalized recreational marijuana could boost state revenue
By Monica Stabile State lawmakers are exploring the possibility of a budding industry to create an additional revenue source for Illinois by legalizing recreational marijuana. Chicago Democrats Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Kelly Cassidy have proposed a measure that would allow adults aged 21 and older to possess, grow and purchase marijuana as long as […]
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U-Haul planning expansion of Bruns Lane facility
U-Haul Moving & Storage at 410 Bruns Lane in Springfield is planning a major expansion to its facility. The plans include adding at least six buildings for storage units and RV storage. The new development would be located east of the existing building which faces Bruns Lane. A baseball diamond and part of a parking […]
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Second Dunkin’ Donuts franchise planned for Springfield
A second franchise of Dunkin’ Donuts is in the works for Springfield. Nick Bhatt, owner of the existing Dunkin’ Donuts franchise at 102 Chatham Road, says he has been working to establish a second franchise for about three years. Bhatt, who opened the first franchise in 2014, is seeking approval to develop a piece of […]
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Bill would claw back tax breaks for businesses leaving Illinois
By Monica Stabile Illinois House Democrats passed legislation on Monday that would require businesses which move all or part of their operations out-of-state to repay money from tax breaks. The Keep Illinois Business Act would preserve taxpayer’s money by preventing companies from “abusing” Illinois tax incentives and hurting economic development, said Rep. Michael Halpin, the […]
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Conklin named CFO, executive VP at Horace Mann
Springfield-based Horace Mann Educators Corporation has named Bret Conklin executive vice president and chief financial officer. Conklin, who started working at Horace Mann 15 years ago, has served as acting CFO since January due to the hospitalization and passing of Horace Mann’s former CFO, Dwayne Hallman. Conklin previously served as senior vice president, controller and […]
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Coopers opening new restaurant at King Pin Lanes
The owners of Cooper’s StrEATside Bistro, a popular food truck in Springfield, are opening a new permanent location. The new Cooper’s Alleyside is opening at King Pin Lanes, 3115 E. Sangamon Ave., on April 20. Kendra Cooper, who runs the food truck with her husband Justin, says a brick-and-mortar restaurant has always been their goal. They […]
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Fehr Graham relocating Springfield office
Engineering firm Fehr Graham is relocating its Springfield office this week. The company, which handles a variety of areas like environmental, structural and transportation engineering, is moving on April 21 from its current location at 755 South Grand Avenue West to an office at 2060 W. Iles Ave. Tara Cormier, a project assistant at Fehr […]
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McCaffrey Family Health Center planning expansion
A holistic health clinic in Springfield is planning an expansion to it space and its services this summer. McCaffrey Family Health Center plans to add about 2,000 square feet of space to its existing facility at 3330 Hedley Road in Springfield. The new space will be used to offer additional laboratory services, patient education and […]
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DaVita to relocate dialysis center from Rutledge to North Grand
A healthcare company which operates dialysis centers in several countries is relocating one of its centers in Springfield. Denver-based DaVita Inc. has obtained a permit to build DaVita Dialysis Springfield Central, a new dialysis center to be located at 600 North Grand Avenue West. Davita’s existing location at 932 N. Rutledge St. will relocate to […]