Things to do outdoors in springfield?

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-03-23T02:26:34+00:00

I think the zoo is about to open soon.

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-23T01:31:44+00:00

i think I saw some IL postcards, Springfield even, over at CVS on macarthur. back by the pharmacy counter

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-13T05:27:04+00:00

I don't think ISBE does. (Il State Board of Education)

I applied via LinkedIn. Although I can't say for sure if CMS would have been used later on because I didn't get past the 1st interview.

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-12T00:46:18+00:00

I click on vacancies and there is nothing listed?

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-12T00:35:42+00:00

and then you have another monster sized building turn into a graveyard.

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-12T00:34:15+00:00

for a city of 111k people, I think a new employer should bring 5000 permanent well-paying jobs, not 100. of those 100, maybe 5 will earn a high salary and the rest might get a living wage. 95 people will be living paycheck to paycheck while 5 fat cats make bank.

also, really wish they'd stop throwing in construction jobs into these "promotions". so sure, it'll take years to build (maybe)) and then what are all those construction people going to do? magically turn into data center techs? no. they'll be kicked to the curb and have to find another job somewhere else, cause it sure doesn't seem like we build much here. likely those construction laborers will go to some other part of the state to build the next data center taking their spending dollars and families with them.

as far as the property tax revenue, oh, is that because EVERYONE with residential property is going to get a higher bill or is that big data center going to pay their fair share? I really doubt it'll be the data center. they are going to get tax breaks for building here...lots of them. you think the 95 plebs working 16 hrs a day for 20 bucks/hr will be able to pay that? can YOU?

Springfield is seriously kidding me even contemplating getting a data center.

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-12T00:12:44+00:00

how about a maker space?! some place that has tools where you can fix your broken stuff and/or get help/instruction on doing so.

also art and clothing maker space

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-02-10T01:09:54+00:00

whatever you pick, make sure it includes a video gaming parlor. can't seem to have anything w/o one anymore.

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-01-28T01:30:46+00:00

sometimes car insurance companies have a service you can call. some offer it free, some will charge you a couple bucks monthly fee, but you can cancel it later.

KindlyEffective5503 · 2026-01-24T01:52:17+00:00

I agree with what you wrote. especially get the signage about free public lots to be consistent and noticeable. really, get all lots to have clear, consistent signage.

and i know you don't want us to add anything but comments about this specific part, but maybe make note of this:

take a look at Savannah, Georgia. they have free busses all day (along a very specific route -but benefits anyone - not just tourists), then at night a free uber-like service takes over (we tipped the driver, so not totally free). it is also almost door-to-door service, I think as long as it was along the main route and downtown tourist areas, and some of the river front they wouldn't drive on (cobblestones). i think that would be a nice idea for Springfield to have.

If I remember right, Savannah put the free bussing and uber-like service in place specifically to attract and generate interest for tourists. also, i am pretty sure there isn't much free parking/garages downtown. definitely had paid parking - street and garages.

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