Springfield, IL is a charming city with plenty to do. From historic sites to outdoor activities and cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone. It's home to Lincoln's Tomb and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, which are popular attractions, as well as beautiful parks and world-class restaurants. Additionally, Springfield has some of the best shopping in the Midwest. The city also features a vibrant nightlife scene featuring clubs, bars and live music venues.
Springfield has earned many positive reviews from visitors who have been impressed by its friendly people, great food and all the fun things to do here. Visitors love exploring the city’s historical sites such as Old State Capitol Plaza or catching a show at one of the local theatres or entertainment venues. With so much to see and experience in Springfield, it's no surprise that travelers keep coming back for more!
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Nice town, but the crime rate... - 8/13/2009
Seems fairly ridiculous for a city this size.
Granted it's a Capitol city, but it seems as though there is twice the amount of crime here. It's disheartening, really. It could be such a remarkable place... but it seems like the city is depressed to some extent. Like it doesn't WANT to get past the issues it has. Just my two
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the field - 5/28/2009
well if you like wide open spaces this would be a great place to start its quite, nice for setteling down with a family, if your trying to get ahead in the world the job opprotunities are that great, but it is quite cozy! not to mention its pretty cheap to live here in all
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Springfield, IL - 12/22/2008
My wife and I lived in Springfielf, IL for seven years and had a positive experience. We lived between Springfield and Chatham. Springfield is a big little town. Government is the driver not business. -
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Changing for the better - 10/7/2008
Springfield has made some smart moves in the last few years with the new Lincoln sights and now working on better roads in and around
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Not a good place to move to, but OK place to raise - 9/25/2008
Springfield is an odd town, and the residents (not all, that would be unfair) are by far the ones who grew up here. I know people in their 50s who have left the state only twice and can't fathom reasons to ever leave the county, as if they have rubber bands on their backs.
They are not welcoming. You are judged by which H.S. you went to, and if you aren't from here, then you might as well be invisible.
Technology isn't welcomed by the majority. If shopping is important to you, you'll do a lot of traveling to get to shopping stores.
There's a t-shirt in town that has a face pic of Abe Lincoln and beneath it are the words: "You'd have to shoot me to get me to go back to Springfield." The county didn't vote for him in his presidential elections, but they like him now that he is famous.
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Lived here all my life - 7/19/2008
I have lived here since I was 3 years old. The cost of living is fairly high here and really not much to do here as far as recreation. Unless you are employed by the state, or in the retail/restaurant industry there isn't much employment here
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Springfield is a nice place to live - 4/13/2008
First off, Springfield is becoming a thriving urban community, has a stable positive economy, and is growing steadly. The business district in Springfield is the largest and fastest growing in Central Illinois, with people commuting from Decatur and even Bloomington. The downfall about Springfield is the higher than average crime rate, and the violence in the inner Springfield schools. But on a positive note, Springfield has some of the best private schools in the state. All in all, I give Springfield an 8 out of
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Springfield - Pros/Cons - 2/9/2008
Pros:
1. Low cost of living and housing
2. Affordable place to live
3. Good school system
4. Visiting the State Capitol
Cons:
1. Very high crime rate
2. Huge problem with gangs and drugs
3. Lots of illegal trash dumping and vandalism
4. Nothing to do
5. The city government is corrupt
6. The "good" areas of town have suddenly gone
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