The City of Springfield is considering widening two accident-prone intersections and adding turn lanes, but nearby residents may put up a fight. In April, the city submitted a pair of grant applications to the Illinois Department of Transportation, asking for $1.2 million to study options for making the intersections of Lawrence Avenue at MacArthur Boulevard […]
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The Guardian of Lawrence Avenue
Countless cars whiz through the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue every morning and evening, each driver urgently heading to the next stage of the day. At that infamous intersection, yellow lights are often seen as signals to speed up, and red lights are interpreted as negotiable. When a driver miscalculates – perhaps trying […]
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Award-winning sculpture
The newest exhibit on display at the Springfield Art Association features a look at the lifelong work of local sculptor Paul K. Riemer. The exhibit kicks of with an opening reception, Saturday, Aug. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Gallery of Art. It is open to the public and includes light hors d’oeuvres and wine. […]
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Hometown sounds
The Springfield Municipal Band, under the direction of Tom Philbrick, presents another concert Tuesday, July 31, as part of its summer series. This performance is preceded by Northside Children’s Community Library ice cream social. The social begins at 5:30 p.m. Read more about this new library at northsidechildrenslibrary.weebly.com. Municipal Band ConcertTuesday, July 31, 6:30-9pm Douglas […]
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Bringing back MacArthur Blvd.
The plan is in place, a commission has been formed and an air of energy is all about, but it could be awhile before those driving up and down MacArthur Boulevard can actually see the fruits of a major collaborative redevelopment effort now underway. The MacArthur Boulevard Business Association (MBBA) last week unveiled the final […]
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Plugging leaks in MacArthur’s market
MacArthur Boulevard is missing out on about $87.7 million of potential annual retail sales, according to a market analysis performed as part of the corridor’s redevelopment strategy. The figure represents annual sales leakages – the difference between what residents are likely to spend and the total sales that area’s businesses actually capture – for the […]
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Interurban celebration
Celebrate the future of biking in Springfield at the re-opening of the Interurban bike trail this Sunday, October 25, 1:00 PM at MacArthur Tunnel. For those of us involved with the MacArthur Boulevard Business Association there is little better news we could hope for than a completion of this project – and the successful reopening […]
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Martinis on the veranda anyone?
Ok, it is actually a smallish patio not a veranda but we’re loving the new outdoor digs at Ross Isaac. What fun to see 12-15 people gathered together under patio umbrellas and twinkling lights on a beautiful summer evening. And now there is a heater too? I tell this must be what heaven is like. […]
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Red, grey and blue bummer
It was disappointing news for anyone who shares a desire to see MacArthur Boulevard return to its former glory. The red, gray and blue facelift to the former Burger King building (OuterPark and MacArthur) will soon formally announce the arrival of yet another cash advance / check cashing business. The neighborhood surely didn’t need it […]
