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Building permits – May 15-May 28

Douglas Enterprises, LLC received a commercial remodel permit for 1836 S. First St. Contractor is Rickey Douglas and the project is valued at $2,000. Heidi Clark received a commercial remodel permit for 2922 Plaza Drive. Contractor is XPR Construction, Inc., and the project is valued at $80,000. Best Buy received a commercial remodel permit for [...]

By |May 31st, 2023|Categories: Comings & Goings|0 Comments

Mel-O-Cream closes Fairhills Mall location

Mel-O-Cream fans currently have one less option to find their favorite doughnuts. The store in Fairhills Mall, located at 1953 W. Monroe, has closed effective immediately, although owner Amanda Crossland said she hopes it will only be temporary. “Over the last year we have been trying to work with the mall property management, located in [...]

By |May 30th, 2023|Categories: Comings & Goings, News|0 Comments

Simone Parlier named new executive director of HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

HSHS St. John’s Hospital has announced Simone Parlier as the new executive director of women’s services and the children’s hospital. Her first day with the hospital was May 1. “This is my dream job,” said Parlier. “I am passionate about women’s health, especially as it relates to motherhood. I have dedicated my education and career [...]

By |May 25th, 2023|Categories: Medical News, News|0 Comments

Springfield Clinic and Central Illinois Customer Service Association to bring national keynote speaker to Springfield on June 7

Springfield Clinic is partnering with the Central Illinois Customer Service Association (CILCSA) to bring national keynote speaker Austin Hatch to Springfield on Wednesday, June 7, to share his story of “Grit and Thriving in the Midst of Adversity.” Hatch will share lessons learned from unimaginable loss, his extensive health care journey and his road to [...]

By |May 24th, 2023|Categories: Events, News|0 Comments

Walnut Street Winery to close June 25

Walnut Street Winery was a second career for owner Loren Shanle, and now it is also coming to a close. Sunday, June 25, will be the last day of operations for the Rochester winery. “My son-in-law has received a better paying job and can’t continue with it,” said Shanle, who noted that his son-in-law, Josh [...]

By |May 16th, 2023|Categories: Comings & Goings, News|0 Comments