By Patrick Yeagle The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce received five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce this week. The accreditation amounts to an endorsement of the Springfield Chamber’s management and mission, and it’s the second time the chamber has earned the designation. “I kind of like to think of it as our Good […]
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A passion for public learning – Will O’Hearn takes over at Lincoln Library
By Patrick Yeagle William “Will” O’Hearn jokes that he started his career in library science at age 16, although he was less concerned with learning at the time and more concerned with earning money for gas. However, that early exposure blossomed into a love for public libraries. The Springfield City Council confirmed O’Hearn to lead […]
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Kidzeum to begin construction in July
A children’s museum to be located downtown is slated to begin construction early next month, following an eight-year fundraising effort. Kidzeum of Health and Science will be located at 412 E. Adams St., in the Schnepp and Barnes Building. The long-anticipated museum has received support from several partners, including HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital, SIU […]
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Hedley Plaza permit approved – Building permit roundup
A new retail strip center slated for construction on Springfield’s west side received a building permit this week. Hedley Plaza, to be located at 3141 Hedley Road, will have five tenant spaces. The development is a project of Ryan Homes and Development Inc. of Springfield. The company couldn’t be reached for details, but a web […]
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Comcast to open retail store in Springfield as mobile service launches
Internet and cable company Comcast is opening a retail space in Springfield, in part to support a new mobile phone service the company is launching. The 4,300-square-foot XFINITY Store will be located at 3409 Freedom Dr., the former location of Dress Barn, and is slated to open near the end of the year. “The store […]
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St. John’s breaks ground on new outpatient center for women and children
By Patrick Yeagle HSHS St. John’s Hospital broke ground for a new outpatient center on June 27. To be located at 400 N. Ninth St., across from the existing hospital, the new facility will focus on care for women and children. “Providing access, convenience and the best possible care for our patients has been at […]
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New assisted living facility planned on Old Jack
A new assisted living facility is planned for Old Jacksonville Road in Springfield. Dover Development, LLC plans to build Cedarhurst of Springfield Assisted Living and Memory Care on Old Jacksonville Road, just west of Koke Mill Road. The $12 million facility is expected to be 65,000 square feet, with 73 units and an estimated 50 […]
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Illinois Department of Corrections to build new office
The Illinois Department of Corrections plans to build a new office at its headquarters in Springfield. The cost of the project will be shared between IDOC and property owner Government Property Fund LLC. The Sangamon County Land Development & Subdivision Planning Committee is scheduled on June 8 to examine plans for a new building (PDF) […]
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Buffalo Wild Wings remodel and more – Building permit roundup
The Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant at 2808 N. Dirksen Parkway in Springfield is being remodeled, following the remodel of the company’s other location at 4420 Wabash Ave. earlier this year. Wingmen V, LLC, which owns Buffalo Wild Wings, obtained a permit in April to remodel the Dirksen location. The remodel is valued at $397,008. The […]
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Wal-Mart remodeling three Springfield locations
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is remodeling its three Springfield locations and has already completed some of the work. The company obtained a building permit on May 15 from the City of Springfield to update the store at 2760 N. Dirksen Parkway. Wal-Mart previously obtained a building permit in April for its store at 1100 LeJune Drive […]
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Johnson new CEO at Vibra Hospital
Vibra Hospital of Springfield announced a new CEO this week. Brett Johnson comes to Vibra from Ohio, where he most recently served as CEO of Regency Hospital in Sylvania. Johnson has served more than 20 years in administration of skilled nursing facilities. “It is an honor and a privilege for me to lead a hospital […]
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City funding for Springfield PGA event narrowly approved
The Springfield City Council narrowly approved $30,000 in funding this week to help promote a PGA event in Springfield. Mayor Jim Langfelder cast the deciding vote after aldermen deadlocked on the proposal. Lincoln Land Charity Championship requested the money for marketing and promotion of the Web.com Tour event scheduled for June 19-25, 2017, as part […]