After a decade of operations at the corner of Monroe and New streets, Nature’s Select of Springfield is preparing to move. “After 10 years, it’s time for an upgrade. We’re ready to take things to the next level,” said owner Chris Laier. The independent pet store will soon be relocating to 2739 S. Sixth St., [...]
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 [...]
Heidi Clark has already been a business owner for more than a decade, but now she wants to bring a new concept to Springfield. She’s started the build out for Wellthy Juice Co, which will be located in The Gables. “I was going to open a juice bar next to the salon, and that didn’t [...]
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 [...]
A new restaurant concept will soon be opening at the corner of MacArthur Boulevard and South Grand Avenue. Hau Nguyen plans to open Nami Poke at 916 South Grand Ave. West, the site of the former Li’l Willy’s BBQ Smokehouse, which closed March 31. “I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for over 10 years,” [...]
After more than two decades of operating China Towne, owner Kim Votsmier is selling the art studio at 4007 Yucan Dr. to one of her longtime patrons, Dr. Tabatha Wells. “She likes art and creating things, and that’s why she came to the studio and took lots of classes with us,” said Votsmier. Wells was [...]
A Japanese Ramen and rice bowl restaurant is preparing to open in the Chatham Square Shopping Center in Springfield. Bowl Plus will occupy the space next to Godfather’s Pizza in the strip center at 1754 Wabash Ave. Owner Steve Zhao has been a part of various restaurant ventures throughout central Illinois, including Springfield’s two Hibachi [...]
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 [...]
2222 South LLC received a commercial permit to install shipping containers to be used as food and drink distribution units for 2242 S. Sixth St. Contractor is 2222 South LLC and the project is valued at $10,000. Hope Evangelical Free Church of Springfield received a commercial accessory structure permit for 3000 Lenhart Road. Contractor is [...]
Feeling so hungry that you’re getting hangry? Hanger Management is coming to White Oaks Mall, opening Saturday, May 13, in the food court space formerly occupied by Jerk Shop Go. “This is my first physical location,” said owner and head chef Keah Garner, who has operated Hanger Management and Catering since 2018. She said she [...]