Curve Inn Reopens After Fire Closure
The historic Springfield bar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark its return after a February fire forced it to shut down.
Springfield Openings and Closings News
Openings and closings in Springfield runs on retail launches, branch expansions and business closures, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on new storefronts arriving in the city and established shops ending operations.
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October 30, 2026
Springfield D&J Cafe Building Up for AuctionThe former restaurant site at 915 W. Laurel St. is currently listed for online bidding through November 4.
October 28, 2026
McDonald's at 501 S. Grand Ave. to CloseThe restaurant will cease operations at its Springfield location on Nov. 1, 2026.
October 27, 2026
Springfield Curve Inn to Reopen November 2The historic establishment will welcome back customers following an extensive eight-month rebuilding process.
October 26, 2026
Fourteen New Businesses Open in Downtown SpringfieldThe local business district welcomes a variety of new shops and venues to the city center.
October 26, 2026
Vehicle Crashes Into Arnold Monument Company BuildingThe business located on Monument Avenue is closed for the foreseeable future following a vehicle collision.
October 21, 2026
Owners Rebrand Springfield Apple Barn as Alive! At The BarnThe local home and garden store has officially transitioned to new ownership and a new name.
October 15, 2026
Three Ducks Bookstore to Open in SpringfieldThe new bookstore will hold its grand opening on October 17, 2026, at 414 E. Monroe St.
October 15, 2026
Vault 66 Pinball Opens in Downtown SpringfieldThe new arcade at 409 E. Adams St. features 16 machines and a reciprocal play partnership with Dumb Records.
October 13, 2026
Salvation Army Closed Springfield Thrift StoreThe nonprofit shut down its retail operation located on Wabash Avenue permanently.
October 3, 2026
Salvation Army Will Close Chatham Square StoreThe Springfield thrift store operation will officially close its doors at the Chatham Square Shopping Center on Oct. 24.
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Coverage takes in grand openings, retail exits, new service branch locations and the closure of long-standing shops. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it where businesses shift or shutter. Commercial lease activity and property turnover dictate the rhythm of these arrivals and departures. Shifts in consumer demand and high-level corporate consolidation drive the pace of these local changes.