r/SpringfieldIL

Power outages in Washington park area .. any idea what is going on?

I have recently come into possession of some family photos, etc. I would like to scan them and digitize them as high quality images so I can safely store the originals. I also have some notable newspapers that I would like to do the same with. Where could I go do this in town?

EDIT: i have a scanner at home. it is not big enough for newspapers. that isn't an option for me.

Any tips? Dress code? Easy to move up from entry level position?

Im a guitar player/singer/songwriter looking for people to jam with. I love Leftover Salmon, Yonder, Greensky, Billy Strings, the Dead , Phish, and so much more! I've played 100s of shows in Colorado and beyond. Haven't had anyone to play music with since I moved back to Springfield. I would love to get a gigging band together, but even just a casual jam would be wonderful!

Is there anywhere in town that sells physical copies of the big national newspapers (New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, etc.) on a regular basis?

I'm considering applying to some jobs with the State of Illinois and I am trying to understand their retirement benefit. I understand they have 401B instead of 401k that only the employee pays into. I understand there is also a retirement plan but don't know how it works. I am 52 and am used to 401ks in corporations where there is an employer match and no separate retirement plan. Can someone explain how getting a job at 52 years of age would work with the state retirement program? How much do they contribute every years? Thank you.