Springfield fines 10 massage parlors for violating a city ordinance - WCIA.com

[Danny Connolly]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — 10 Springfield massage parlors were found to have violated a city ordinance, officials announced on Friday.

The ordinance was approved last year, and led to the city having to close several businesses in early February. It requires any massage parlor that wants to do business in Springfield to be licensed with the city. The change came after police executed search warrants at some facilities after receiving tips from the public about possible prostitution.

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“These outcomes reflect the City’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all businesses operate in compliance with local laws and regulations,” officials said on Facebook. “We remain committed to enforcing standards that protect the well-being of residents and uphold the integrity of our community.”

Below is the list of massage parlors, how many violations were found, and how much they were fined.

Business	Number of violations	Amount of judgment
Sunshine Massage	4	$1,950
Sunflower Massage	12	$9,150
Q2 Asian Massage	3	$2,400
Jade Spa	10	$2,500 total ($2,250 against Jade Spa and $250 against Greg Fraase)
Cozy Cabin Spa	2	$750
Illinois Relax Spa	9	$6,900
Royal Massage	7	$5,400
Capital Spa	4	$3,150
Fitness Massage	7	$5,400
Red Bean Massage	7	$5,400

The cities of Taylorville and Decatur have also cracked down on massage parlors.