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Ribbon cutting for SCHEELS Sports Park in Springfield

While it has hosted numerous events over the past several months, Tuesday marked the official ribbon cutting for the Scheels ...
The State Journal-Register

Barbecue restaurant on Springfield's southeast side has closed

Corporate office has confirmed what a sign on Smokey Bones' front door on April 28 indicated: the restaurant has closed. "All ...

Route 66: 2 downtown Springfield landmarks helped put city on Route 66 map

Two downtown landmarks put Springfield on the Route 66 map and continue to draw visitors today. Shrine Mosque: A Moorish ...
The State Journal-Register

Pritzker, Springfield leaders cut the ribbon at Scheels Sports Park

Although it has been operational for a few months, Gov. JB Pritzker and Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher led a ribbon cutting ...

4 Can’t-Miss Places to Stop on Illinois’ Route 66

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local ...
WWLP

Target and new stores set to open at Springfield Crossing

Joining the lineup this summer are Chase Bank, Playa Bowls, Be Young Day Spa, and Beyond Oishii. These new additions build on ...

A century of Route 66 celebrated at the Old Joliet Prison with The Big House Ballgame

Thursday marked 100 years since two entrepreneurs in Springfield, Missouri, sent a telegram to the nation’s capital ...
wandtv.com

70-acre Scheels Sports Park officially open to Springfield area, local athletes

The Scheels Sports Park in Springfield is officially open after developers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Legacy Pointe on Tuesday.
NPR

Code Switch

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