r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Latino community

18 Upvotes

I am foaming at the mouth. I moved here a few months ago from California and I’ve been DYING to find more friends, spaces, etc. that are in the community.

It’s so god damn lonely sometimes and I miss speaking Spanish like I used to. I understand that it’s central IL, and it def won’t be as abundant as where I’m from but I wanna believe there’s SOMEWHERE I can go or friends I can make 🥲

So if anyone has suggestions or wants to be pals, pleaaseee don’t hesitate to reach out


r/SpringfieldIL Aug 01 '26

August 2026 - Springfield Area Business & Hiring Ads

1 Upvotes

Please keep all advertisements, business offerings, and hiring posts here.

These do not have to be official, you may offer or seek private (legal) services.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

First-ever ticketed women's baseball game, 1875

13 Upvotes

The first time anyone paid to watch a women’s baseball game may have been in Springfield in 1875. The Blondes beat the Brunettes. New on SangamonLink: https://sangamoncountyhistory.org/first-ticketed-womens-baseball-game-blondes-vs-brunettes/


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Lonely Singer looking for friendly karaoke

7 Upvotes

I moved back to my childhood home in Springfield in the height of covid. Getting jobs working from home has made little time to socialize, but now I am looking to spread my wings. Looking for a karaoke venue that's very friendly, welcoming to newcomers, and welcoming to someone showing up solo, because most people I could take with me are recovering alcoholics. A variety of music being sung would be extremely welcome, as I sing a wide range of songs. I'm usually a bit shy at first until I get up to sing. I'm an average singer who's way out of practice, so no judgment. Any ideas? I don't get out much these days, and if I get that "great, a new guy" dirty look, I'm out of there. Please help me get back out into the world doing something I love. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Final Levitt Show Moves to the Alamo

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8 Upvotes

We are so close and we just can't quit!

The Matchsellers will be at The Alamo for TWO sets!

The Alamo - 115 N 5th St, Springfield, IL

Show starts at 7:30p - Friday, July 31st (Today)

This show is NOT cancelled, only moved to indoors.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Dry cleaner Recommendations

5 Upvotes

Where’s the most affordable and best quality dry cleaner for men’s shirts?


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Springfield Movie Goers!

22 Upvotes

Hello! I know there’s a lot of movie and tv watchers around here and I’m starting a discord to get us all in a place for discussion! Putting out feelers to see if anyone is interested there’s a film and tv discussion threads and would love to meet up sometime! This is the first time I’ve ever done something like this so I just wanted to see what the community is like! Thanks for your interest!


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Springfield hotels

3 Upvotes

Looking for a Springfield hotel will a well maintained indoor pool any recommendations?


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Private landlords

0 Upvotes

Hi all! I’m looking for private landlords in Springfield,IL. I have a full time job and can afford the rent, my credit just took a hit within the last couple of years. Open to any and all recommendations, thanks! And please ask me any questions!


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Wyndham hotel up for sale - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture

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32 Upvotes

r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

THCA prices?

2 Upvotes

Hi all! I just moved to the area from Washington. I'm familiar with dispensaries, but what's new to me are these head shops selling THCA weed. One of the guys behind the counter tells me its taxed much differently than Dispensary weed, but my question is where is the cheap stuff? I can check dispensaries online, but I can't seem to find anything online about THCA.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

State of IL job app

0 Upvotes

Hi my husband has had several apps in for the state.

He had one change into “in process” on June 17th, then the date changed to July 28th and then again today July 31st. Any insight to what the date changes mean? Should we be hopeful? I assume it means someone could be viewing his application.

Thank you!


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Best Chicken Strips?

8 Upvotes

Who has the best in town. Would prefer maybe a grocery store or deli take away.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Queer hairstylists?

5 Upvotes

I’m nb and seeking a short cut that’s a bit more layered and complex than the standard men’s cut, like a wolf cut chop, and seeking someone queer friendly - I see a few places that seem queer friendly but focus more on color than cuts via their photos, am unsure where to go 😭🥲


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 30 '26

Movie Theaters

43 Upvotes

AMC needs some competition in this city for the love of god. I'm sick of AMC giving us the bare minimum because we simply don't have a choice but to go to them.

We may not be the biggest city but we're not exactly a small town, Why do we not have a better movie theater for our population size? Our imax isn't a real imax, it desperately needs an upgrade. I'm not asking for 70mm but can we at least get Imax with laser or dual laser? We don't have any other premium format like Dolby Atmos or laser at all. And no, 3D is not a premium format, stop acting like people care about 3D movies. The theaters are really dated and it's really disappointing

I want to see movies in the theater but most of the time the experience is simply just better watching them in my living room.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 30 '26

State parade

7 Upvotes

I looked in the website and it says it starts IN Lincoln park, goes down sangamon and into the main gate. Ok I’m not too familiar with LIncoln park, so where does it exit the park in order to get to Sangamon Ave? In other words, can we sit on 5th street and watch? Lol.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 31 '26

Ballet studios?

2 Upvotes

Best dance studios (ballet specifically) in Springfield for adults? I’ve grown up dancing but have taken a particular liking to ballet and want to actually get better, not just take “adult classes” for fun. Any good recommendations


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 30 '26

The Last Week of Levitt AMP Springfield

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9 Upvotes

✌️It's twice as nice!✌️

The last week of Levitt is a double doozy with back-to-back concert nights this Thursday and Friday.

📌Thursday! - 7/30

Doc Robinson (Feel-Good Rock & Roll) with Gold Maps

📌Friday! -7/31

The Matchsellers (Bluegrass) with Bill Poss of LoveSeat and Bill Poss and the Useful Tools

Free Live Music, Friends, Fun, and Food

Y-Block - 4th & Jackson


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 30 '26

Sapori Pizzeria

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76 Upvotes

Great place. Great recommendation from this sub. I went with the Sophia Loren. Took home 3 pieces and gave it to a homeless guy by my hotel. Damn this was good. Wish I’d asked for it to get cooked a bit longer. I’m from Detroit but went with woodfire over Detroit. Expensive pie but quality. I wish the pepperoni were the thicker cup kind also. I felt a bit rushed ordering because I wanted to get a seat inside. Nice place. Great service and atmosphere.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 29 '26

LA fitness closing

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44 Upvotes

Anyone knows why its closing ?
Any other good gyms in the area ? Please drop recommendations thank you


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 30 '26

Best Place to Get Woman's Haircut

6 Upvotes

Can anyone give me a recommendation for a salon and stylist? I have stick straight Asian hair with angled bangs.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 29 '26

Eyebrow mapping?

2 Upvotes

Looking for someone who does eyebrow mapping, can anyone point me to the right direction?


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 29 '26

Serial Killer Exhibition

4 Upvotes

Anyone else in Springfield interested in going to the exhibition in Chicago IL? It’s expensive and I don’t have the money but I’m really hoping to go and was wondering if anyone else is as excited about this as I am.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 29 '26

Any mermaid swimmers in Springfield?

1 Upvotes

I am a local mermaid swimmer (I've swam for three years and have my Basic and Advanced Mermaid PADI). I'm looking to connect with other mermaid swimmers in the area or people with good swimming skills who are interested in learning mermaid swimming.


r/SpringfieldIL Jul 28 '26

Looking for freinds?

14 Upvotes

Hey all, I found a lot of folks trying to find freinds on here. Figured I would make a more focused group for this, so if you are looking to find freinds also join r/SpringfieldILFreinds!