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Where are people going to watch it?? Any good spots??

What are the chances I can get an uber at midnight from the airport? In a bigger city I would say no problem, but in Springfield….

Strictly regarding fireworks only and not included events beforehand

Does anyone know if the capital area downtown will be bigger than knights action park? Anywhere in the area to travel to aside from those for the best display? I'm sure st louis would be the absolute biggest. We are considering if there is semi close parking with easy in and out to get back home quick if someone has a tip.

We are also considering jacksonville il.. our kid wants the biggest loudest longest display

July 5th update:

We ended up at the capital sitting in the street directly in front of the display.. the fireworks were different compared to other shows. They were lower to the ground and louder.. and they were constant.. it was overwhelming at the end in such a good way. Not great for people with sensitivities. I actually had goosebumps at the end from feeling so immersed. Im 46 and only had that feeling one other time in my life from a firework display. I believe we made the best choice.

For anyone seeing this comment in future years, just remember this was the 250th birthday. The budget may have been bigger. Subsequent years may or may not be the same

Where are all the cool (if any) places people are celebrating before fireworks tonight?

I'm giving you guys a heads-up that if you live in the Bunn Golf Course area, there's a group of boys who are trying to open people's car doors at night. They have stolen some goods out of people's cars, like $300 shoes from a car in that area, so stay aware.

Drawing isn't the most social of hobbies.

What's everyone up to?

Just overthinking things probably, I hand-wring sometimes, but on the south side I just had two people with uniforms and handouts for Vivint home security knock on my door and ask to come inside for a sales pitch.

Is it normal for people to be canvassing door to door sales at 9pm, or could this be a 'casing out houses to rob" situation? I know I'm probably being paranoid, just trying to get opinions. thanks.

Is there no hookah lounges or shisha in this town or nearby 😭😭😭😭

Hello, this year I've seen a lot of Fireworks Stores/Shops in Springfield, also another one over South IL, it is not supposed that Fireworks are Banned in IL?

IT IS NOT A COMPLAINT. I love fireworks, actually it was sad knowing about it when I moved here 8 years ago.

Thanks!

Does anybody know if the downtown farmers market will still be running this Saturday the 4th of July? I’ve never been and this would’ve been one of the few chances I could’ve gone lol. If it is running would it be the same hours as normal? Honestly any information would be greatly appreciated!

Springfield's Office of Public Works is reminding residents that adjusted waste collection hours will continue for the week of July 6 due to forecasted high temperatures and humidity.

Republic Services, Lake Area Disposal, and Waste Management are authorized to begin daily waste collection at 5:00 a.m.

For questions, please contact the Office of Public Works at: public.works@springfield.il.us

Best restaurants for horseshoe - and beyond? Visiting a friend this weekend and I want a horseshoe but my boyfriend is picky so I want to make sure he can have good food options (what food is overall seasoned the best?). Which is the best between Dublin's pub, darcys pint, or obed and Isaac's? Or is there another place you'd recommend? Thanks in advance!

Anyone’s air conditioner having a hard time keeping up in the afternoon/evening before sun sets?
Mine struggles.

Looking for experience with 3ten apartments. I'm moving from Chicago. I've called and emailed 3core about townhomes in Chatham with no response. Currently pay $1500 in rent so comfortable with same price or lower. I already looked at 9 Candlelight and didn't really have a sense of safety. I've read historic West side is safe to walk around. Any other recommendations? Or thoughts on 3ten apartments at 310 Dickinson?

Thanks in advance

I’m moving to Springfield, IL in the next few weeks and I’m still pretty new to the area. I’m trying to get a head start on sorting out internet before I get there but it looks like fiber isn’t available at my address.

I’ll be on the south side of Springfield just off Toronto Rd.

From what I can tell there are a few providers around (mostly cable, some fixed wireless options) but I’ve seen mixed reviews on all of them especially around reliability, slowdowns during peak hours, and price increases. I work remotely so having solid internet is really important for me. I don’t need anything super fast just something reliable with minimal downtime.

If anyone has local experience or recommendations I’d really appreciate it.

Are those big booming fireworks legal? They sound like bombs ànd rattle the air. They scare me. I have a headache from them. I cannot see anything in the sky. They must be just noisemakers.