r/SpringfieldIL

By “young” I mean 20-30 yo

Surely it's recognized by others in this sub that people are consistently asking what to do to find friends, relationships, entertainment in a social setting, etc.

There's a term for this ask: Third places.

(Wiki) - In sociology, a third place is a social space separate from the two usual social environments of home ("first place") and workplace ("second place"). Examples of third places include churches, cafes, bars, clubs, libraries, gyms, bookstores, hackerspaces, parks, and theaters.

Springfield has these things now. Some are used. Some are not. Some tried new ideas that weren't supported to make them economically viable.

Almost all third places exist with operating costs like rent, utilities, insurances, labor, etc.

So what is it that 20-30 year olds want to do that they are willing to pay for that would make a third place viable?

There are real challenges to finding an answer. The economy sucks. Young people drink less than previous generations. Marijuana is legal. Online culture (social media and video games).

I promise this is a question with genuine intent to find answers and I hope people comment with that same open-mindedness and respect.

What do people want to do and how can something realistically exist to meet the needs of those intetests?

i’m an international female solo traveler and i’m staying here for a month, i was wondering how safe it is to walk to hshs st. john’s and spring memorial hospital from oak ridge or new st during daytime? i don’t have a license yet so i can’t rent a car. i have seen/ read some stuff on here that scared me

I just noticed a pending charge on my credit card for fit club South. that's curious because I had gone into LA Fitness before they shut their doors and had the manager cancel my membership. this is completely contrary to the Illinois consumer protections for fit club memberships.

I called fit club and got a lady who could barely speak English and after repeating that they were complying with the terms of the "membership agreement" over and over again I finally got her to admit that she could cancel my membership. she claimed that she did. I will be keeping an eye on this just to make sure. I plan to file a complaints with both the Springfield police department and the attorney general's consumer fraud division if a charge does go through. i also explained this to her.

I’m looking to switch vets to be closer and I’m needing recommendations! No emergencies right now, just need to get my baby his yearly vaccinations! Thanks!

Man that storm this afternoon came up quick with little warning ànd an hour ahead of prediction. That wind was frightening. I hate it when it sounds like groaning.

I hope everyone is okay. CWLP seems to be making quick work of restoring power.

Hi! What would be a fair rate to pay a teenager to come to my home & take care of my two kittens while I’m away? He’d need to come every other day to feed, refresh water, scoop litter boxes and hopefully play with them and cuddle. The only other chore I’d ask him to do is bring in my mail. Thoughts?

Just signed a lease, and I am not sure where to start in terms of wifi & internet providers. I do some WFH, so reliable internet would be great.

Thanks in advance!

I really enjoyed today's WPBL game! It was the San Francisco Firebells vs. the NY Heights. I don't have a preferred team so I cheered for everyone. It was so much fun! Really, if you get a chance, head out and take in a game before the season ends.

I have tried twice now to donate plasma the first time was at a place on North Grand and 5th. I stood in there for almost a half an hour and nobody paid any attention to me. I left. the second time was at a place on Wabash. I actually had an appointment for that one. I managed to get somebody's attention after about 20 minutes. I got about an hour and a half into the pre-donation rigmarole and started to get nervous because I had a eye doctor appointment about an hour from that point. I was told by the person helping me that it would take at least an hour to do the actual donation and that if I left I would lose all of the progress I had made so far. I left.

I don't need to donate plasma for the money although it would be a nice little supplement to my retirement income. if this is the best anybody in town can do I guess I'll stay with full blood donation.

Just got done paying $400 for the yearly exam and shots for a single dog and I was trying to decide if my vet is just higher or if this is the way of the world now...

3 Year Rabies Shot - $66

DAPP Dosage - $50

Boretella Dose - $70

Heartworm Test - $60

Exam - $72

Is this about what the rest of you pay or do I need to shop around?

In the past 2 weeks, I’ve needed a few services and the complete lack of competence has been astounding.

First, am moving and wanted to start pest control at my new place. I call a local place, make an appt, wait at my new place for 4 hours and they never show up. I call, leave a vm, they never answer or call me back.

Second, my fridge is on the fritz, so I buy a pre-owned one from a local appliance store. I pay for it, we make plans to have it delivered on Monday. I wait at my new place for 3 hours and they never show. I call, it’s after hours, so I leave a voicemail. The next day, the store calls, says they had an issue with the delivery truck, and can deliver a week later. Cool cool.

Third, I hire a handyman to put new flooring in my new place, just in the bedrooms. Replacing carpet, I get a few quotes, I go with the guy who seemed proactive and seemed to pay attention/seemed competent. Everything seemed fine, but he was running a little late on the work. No biggie. I meet him at the new place, he has about an hour or two til hes done, so I go ahead and pay him and ask him to leave the key when he’s done. Come back 2 days later, guy never finished. Now I have a chunk of floor unfinished, and the trim not set up. He also left a section of the wall with insulation sticking out. He also didn’t leave the key, so I’m going to have to change the locks before moving in. Also, his partner helping him called me a couple of days later and told me he didn’t pay him for any of the work. Wtf.

Come on, Springfield, it’s not that hard to be competent. Get it together.

I'm thinking of joining a bowling league for the winter season (to keep myself sharp on my bowling skill. Coming from Greater Baltimore USBC with a 200 average but I haven't bowled in a while since moving here. . .)

Does King Pin or the local AMF have any fun leagues to just chill and play in a non-competitive setting? Also, are those the only two bowling alleys in town, or are there more within a few minutes from here?

Thanks y'all

Im trying to help my mom finding a home, shes really codependent on section 8 unfortunately & living off her ss check. The home shes getting into is bug infested & landlord is forcing her to pay off orkin & holes around the home. Before she's even moving in, anyone that have housing advice on what to do or know some better place than this i am all ears.

I would like to help her out & eventually move in for better supervision, but this situation is preventing me to do so. And yes I have talk, persuade, and now begging for her to NOT do it. And now her place that shes currently in is kicking her out soon. So eventually she might be dealing with all of this at old age.

Any advice or help?

I'm new to the area and looking for a decent gym that doesn't cost a fortune. For context, my former neighborhood gym was the park district that cost $37 a month. That included normal gym equipment like tread mills and stair climbers. Also included Zumba classes among others and had a pool and a sauna. Looking for something similar with a similar cost. Looked at the local Y but it is nearly $60 per month and had bad reviews especially the pool.

Is anyone else experiencing an outage? I am just outside of grandview to the east.

Hey all!

I'm flying in next weekend to see a couple of WPBL games, but I'll have a about day and a half of free time to kill while I'm there. Is there anything in Springfield I should do or see while I'm there? What about close by within say a 2-3 hour drive? I'm usually more of an outdoor kind of person, but I also enjoy a museum or exhibit on occasion

We have a 7 week-old baby in Jacksonville, our first. I know it’s a bit early, but I’m trying to figure out how we’ll find some friends for this baby! How do people do this around here?