Monday, Nov. 02, 2009

Bank of Springfield moves to Shiloh

More development is under way of the southwest corner of Frank Scott Parkway and North Green Mount Road in Shiloh.

To the south, on North Green Mount, construction of a building that will house Dave Threlkeld's State Farm Insurance office and other tenants is progressing. To the west, on Frank Scott Parkway, ground has been cleared for what will be home to a new Bank of Springfield. Community bank president Dan Haider said the new branch will be the second in St. Clair County after the bank opened the first a year ago at 1717 N. Illinois St. in Swansea. Haider expects the new branch will open by March.

"We're trying to absorb all of the growth here," Haider said. "We're in a position to move forward, and we're pleased with the reception we're receiving as we move forward."

The Bank of Springfield also has a sister bank, First Community Bank, in Staunton and a branch of that bank in Glen Carbon. ...

Lowe's now knows Granite City. The chain's newest home improvement store has just opened at 1333 Schaeffer Road. Lowe's also has stores in Belleville, Fairview Heights and Glen Carbon. You can reach the new store by calling 823-4000. ...

Imo's Pizza has moved into a new spot in Troy. The restaurant has moved from 307 Bargraves Blvd. to 904 Edwardsville Road next to Cracker Barrel. The number is the same, 667-7181. ...

Prodigy Dance is a new dance studio that has moved into 205 W. Main St. in Collinsville -- a space that had been occupied by this newspaper until last fall. To find out more about classes, call 343-4422 or visit online at www.prodigydance.com. ...

Also in Collinsville, Bounce Cheap Party Rentals has opened a new store at 834 S. Morrison Ave. in Southtowne Plaza near the Brooks Catsup Bottle Water Tower. This new retailer sells basic supplies such as party favors, balloons, gift wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, gift boxes, gift bags, pi(*150*)atas, streamers, goodie bags, confetti, birthday banners, cake toppers, candles and noise makers. You can call 558-2466 for more information. ...

Belleville retailer Judy Carriel has just finished updating her store. She opened Basket Case at 1680 Lebanon Ave. 25 years ago and recently with some help from one of her suppliers, she has added new light fixtures, paint, furniture and crown molding to the interior. She said she then decided to redesign the entire showroom.

"That got the ball rolling, and we took it from there," Carriel said.

You can call Carriel at 233-0290.

Brinley Orthodontics has opened a new office at 2023 Vadalabene in Maryville. Call 288-3384 to find out more. ...

And finally, First Bank at 804 W. U.S. Highway 50 in O'Fallon is accepting coats and cans throughout this month. O'Fallon Township will distribute the coats to local residents in need. Cans and other non-perishable items will be given to the O'Fallon Food Pantry. Bank hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Health Source Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab at 5003 N. Illinois St., Suite 2, in Fairview Heights is also collecting canned food this month. Call 234-1455 to find out more.