City of Springfield Announcements

City of Springfield, Illinois

James O. Langfelder - Mayor

Neighborhood News

week of 7/29/18

Greetings!

Welcome to the City of Springfield Neighborhood News.

This weekly publication provides an overview of City projects and activities occurring across Springfield from our various departments and partners.

Neighborhood and City Construction Update

Asphalt Paving Beginning

Monday July 30th

Ash Street (MLK – Taylor)
Black Avenue (Water – Albany)
Cherry Road (Bates – Hy-Vee West Entrance)
Outer Park Drive (MacArthur Blvd – west 600ft)
Walnut Street (Outer Park – Ash)

The following streets will be under construction for concrete work, weather permitting. Work will include removing and replacing portions of curb and gutter and updating accessibility ramps on sidewalks.

CONCRETE WORK:

4^th Street (Broad – Ash)
Allen Street (4^th – 7^th)
Christopher Lane
Clay Street (6^th – 8^th)
Hyde Park Place
Vine (2^nd – 3^rd)
Whittier (Laurel – South Grand)

CONCRETE PATCHING IN IRISDALE SUBDIVISION:

McCormick Drive
Marie Drive
Basil Dive
Grom Drive
Hoffman Drive
Grimik Drive
Normal Drive

ALLEY REPAIRS:

Alley between Renfro and 16^th Street from Ash to Cornell
Alley between Renfro and 16^th from Laurel to South Street
Alley between Renfro and 16^th Street from South Street to Ash
Alley between 6^th Street and Marland from Percy to Griffiths

RAILROAD CORRIDOR:

3^rd& Monroe (lane closures)
3^rd & Jefferson (road closed through Tuesday, July 24)
3^rd & Scarritt (road closed through Monday, July 23)
The 11^th Street & Division crossing is still closed for track repairs.

SIDEWALK PROGRAM :

1^st Street (Ash – Laurel)
2^nd Street (Laurel – South Grand)
Cedar St (7^th – 9^th)
Cherylwood Drive
Cook Street (Eastdale – Livingston)
Germania (11^th – 15^th)
Hazel Dell Road (West Lake Shore Drive – 1400 ft west)
Lori Lane
Marco Lane
Melrose (13^th – 15^th)
Oak Street (5^th– west end)

BRICK STREET REPAIRS :

Carolina Avenue (Converse – Watch)
Pennsylvania Avenue (Converse – Watch)

11TH STREET SEWER REPLACEMENT:

Construction will begin Wednesday, July 25 to replace severely deteriorated 24 inch brick combination sewers on 11 ^th Street (Cook St. – South Grand Avenue). Inside lanes will be closed between South Grand and Cook through December. Outside lanes open and all businesses are open and accessible.

LAUREL ST. DETOUR FOR WATER WORK:

Beginning Monday, July 23, eastbound traffic on Laurel Street will be detoured between College and Pasfield Streets to accommodate CWLP’s repairs to a leaking water main valve. Lanes will reopen after road surface repairs are complete. Motorists should plan to take alternative routes. In the event of inclement weather, this work will be delayed.

LAKE SPRINGFIELD TRIATHALON:

The Lindsay Bridge boat docks and parking area at Lake Springfield will be closed beginning Thursday, July 26 at 11:59 p.m. until Saturday, July 28 at approximately 2 p.m . to accommodate the triathlon races. Center Park, North Park and the Sailboat Launch will be closed on Thursday, July 26 at 11:59 p.m. through Saturday, July 28 until 4 p.m. The Lindsay Boat Licensing station will reopen to boat traffic around 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Portions of the following roads will be closed with the approximate times to accommodate the race’s running leg:

6:00 a.m. to 12-noon Long Bay Drive and East Lake Drive
8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. West Lake Drive and Shepherd Road
8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. West Lake Drive and DAV

Portions of the following roads will be closed with the approximate times to accommodate the race’s biking leg:

7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. East Lake Drive and Pawnee Road
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Old Rt. 66 and New City Road
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Old Rt. 66 turnaround to Maple Grove Ln and Island Bay Ln
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pawnee Road and New City Road
7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. New City Road and Cardinal Hill Road

Law enforcement will be stationed at some of these areas to provide alternate routes to motorists. For more information on lake facility closings this weekend, the public can call CWLP Lake Security at 217.757.8600. For more information on triathlons, visit http://tridarderpromotions.com/iron-abe/.

Announcements

NOTE: CHANGE OF DAY FOR AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING :

The City Council will hold its first meeting in August on Wednesday, August 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The change is due to National Night Out which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7th. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DAY.

NATIONAL BIKERS ROUNDUP

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to welcome the National Bikers Roundup to Springfield August 1 thru 5. The Bikers Roundup is the largest camping motorcycle rally in the USA organized by a group of African American motorcycle clubs and attracts 5,000 attendees. The Roundup will take place at the Illinois State Fairgrounds however other activities will take place across the city. It is a family-friendly event that encourages participants to explore the host city. We encourage area businesses to be prepared to serve the extra foot-traffic. The Bureau will be providing additional information to area sites, attractions and businesses in anticipation of this great event. More information about the Roundup can be found online at www.nationalbikersroundup.org.

JULY MUNICIPAL BAND CONCERTS

The Springfield Municipal Band July/August performances.

Saturday, July 28 – 11:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Tuesday, July 31 - 11:00 a.m. at the Old State Capitol Plaza

Tuesday, July 31 – 7:00 p.m. at Douglas Park

Tuesday, Aug 7 - 11:00 a.m. at the Old State Capitol Plaza

Tuesday, Aug 7 - 7:30 p.m. at Douglas Park

Sunday, Aug 12 - 12:00 p.m. at IL State Fair-Sangamon Ave

Mark Your Calendar

DOWNHOME MUSIC FEST

Downhome Music, Beer and Art Festival aims to showcase original music and art while introducing festival goers to a variety of craft beer. An opportunity for artists and beer lovers alike to enjoy and encourage involvement in a family friendly environment. The Downhome Music Fest begins Friday, July 27 at 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. and ends Saturday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

LINCOLN WIDE AWAKE PARADE - PARTICIPATORY EVENT :

On Saturday, August 4 starting at 7:00 p.m., the Illinois Humanities is hosting a Lincoln Wide Awake Parade, a free participatory reenactment of an event that occurred on August 8, 1860 in Springfield to champion the election of Abraham Lincoln. All ages are encouraged to participate in the parade and props will be available. People are also encouraged to come downtown and watch if they do not want to walk. The parade will include lights; music by the 10th Illinois Volunteer Cavalry Regiment Band; a giant rolling Campaign Ball; a log cabin on wheels; and even Mr. Lincoln himself. It will start at the Lincoln Home Historic Site and end at the Old State Capitol. Refreshments provided by Three Twigs Bakery after the parade. Attendees are also invited to a conversation inside at the Old State Capitol about the 1860 presidential campaign All activities and refreshments are free. More information: www.ilhumanities.org/events/illinois-political-theater-lincoln-wide-awake-parade-1860/

Upcoming Events

Old Capitol Farmers Market

Every Wednesday & Saturday

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Adams Street between 3rd & 5th

www.http://downtownspringfield.org/old-capitol-farmers-market/

NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIFACT SHOW

Saturday, July 28

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Route 66 Hotel & Conference Center

625 E. St. Joseph St.

FREE. This event features education displays of prehistoric artifacts including arrowheads, spear points, hard stone tools and pottery made and used by the earliest Americans. Vendors offer artifacts, as well as books and other educational items, for sale. Artifact identification and appraisals available. Something for everyone from the person with a limited knowledge of archaeology to the advanced collector..

SCHEELS KICK OFF: BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT

Sunday, July 29

12-noon – 4:00 p.m.

Scheels, 3801 S. MacArthur Boulevard

The community is invited to Scheels Back-to-School Blitz. Free balloon art and face painting. Interactive inflatable bounce houses; interactive activities sponsored by Springfield Park District and inflatable hockey interactive sponsored by Springfield Jr. Blues. Register to WIN 1 of 10 Backpacks full of school supplies sponsored by adidas. Bring in non-perishable food items or a cash donation for the Central Illinois Foodbank and receive a FREE ride on the Scheels Ferris Wheel during the Back-to-School event.

ARTIST ON THE PLAZA: Saint Andrew’s Society – Scottish Dance

Wednesday, August 1

12-noon - 1:00 p.m.

Old State Capitol Plaza

Come downtown or bring your lunch and listen to live music. Part of the Springfield Area Arts Council entertainment series featuring local performers.

DOWNTOWN ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR

Wednesday, August 1

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Springfield

1 Old State Capitol Plaza

FREE. Come enjoy the streets of downtown as Anthony Rubano from the Illinois Historic Preservation Association guides you through the Old Capitol Plaza and 6 ^th Street. See and hear about the unique architectural designs, history and stories that surrounds the downtown area. Hear about places like Tinsley’s Dry Goods, Maldaner’s Restaurant, the Booth and Ferguson buildings, Firestone and the Hoogland Center. The tour will end with a reception highlighting one of downtown Springfield’s own establishments. Meet by the Lincoln family statue on the southeast corner of the Old State Capitol Plaza. All tours are free, open to the public, last 1 ½ hours and will conclude with a complimentary reception at a downtown location.

LEWIS AND CLARK IN THE ILLINOIS COUNTRY

Wednesday, August 1

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Illinois State Museum

502 S. Spring St.

FREE. Did you know that Lewis and Clark spent their first winter here in Illinois? In fact they spent more time in Illinois than any other state, except for North Dakota! Illinois was the “Point of Departure” on May 14, 1804. The expedition left from the eastern banks of the Mississippi River at the Wood River confluence, beginning their two and a half year journey to explore the Louisiana Territory and search for a passage to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and Clark and Illinois have a rich history together starting along the Ohio River and all the way up to the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers Confluence. Site Superintendent Brad Winn of the Lewis and Clark State historic Site, a part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a program retelling this often overlooked Illinois story of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Part of the Paul Mickey Learning Series.

ILLINOIS SONGWRITERS WHO HELPED WIN THE CIVIL WAR

Thursday, August 2

6:30 p.m.

Books on the Square

427 E. Washington St.

FREE. Christian McWhirter, research historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the editor of the Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association, will explain how the young music firm of Root & Cady in Chicago became one of the most successful and influential sources of wartime songs. With huge hits like “The Battle Cry of Freedom” and “Marching Through Georgia”, this Illinois business and its songwriters not only set the rhythm of the war but endorsed the Union cause and emancipation, swaying popular opinion in the process. This event is part of the Illinois and the Civil War series.

POWERLIGHT ABE LINCOLN CAR SHOW

Friday, August 3rd & Saturday, August 4

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Knights Action Park, 1700 Recreation Drive

The show features both air and ground displays. Air displays include the Saints Flight Helicopter doing a flyover and landing and an aircraft and drone photo flyover. Ground displays include the Brandts #7 show car race car, Sangamon County k-9 demo, fallen police officers and veteran tribute, Rt 66 tribute, 50th Anniversary Cougar tribute & many others.

Lincoln Library Activities/Classes

For a complete list of events hosted by the City’s Lincoln Library, visit www.lincolnlibrary.info

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: 2018 FINALE

Friday, July 27

4:00 p.m.

Celebrate your summer reading with Lincoln Library on their plaza. Play lawn games, show your best sidewalk chalk art and see if the community reached 10,000 hours of reading.

STEVEN SPIELBRG TRIVIA

Wednesday, August 1

6:00 p.m.

Carnegie North and South

Steven Spielberg has a huge catalog of movies (Jaws, Indiana Jones, Goonies, E.T, etc.) since his directorial debut in 1969, but do you think you know more about him that most? Do you how many Academy Awards he’s won or the name of his first film?

COMPUTER BASICS

Thursday, August 2

10:00 a.m.

Computer Training Room – 2 ^nd Floor

Learn about the keyboard, mouse, monitor and printer and how to turn-on/off a computer; how to open/close a program and more. Attendees must take this class before any other if they are not comfortable using a computer. Pre-registration is required.

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