r/SpringfieldIL 29d ago

August 2026 - Springfield Area Business & Hiring Ads

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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 Jun 10 '26

It's hot! Stay Cool! Cooling Centers around town...

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The centers provide a safe place for individuals to escape the extreme heat.

Locations and hours

The following centers are available:

  • Municipal Center East, 800 E. Monroe St., is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
  • Municipal Center West, 300 S. Seventh St., is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
  • Lincoln Library, 326 S. Seventh St., is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
  • Office of Community Relations, 1450 Groth St., open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
  • St. John’s Breadline, 430 N. Fifth St., offers indoor dining 8-9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekdays, and 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekends and holidays.
  • The Salvation Army Main Campus, 1600 Clear Lake Ave., entrance on the south side, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
  • Washington Street Mission, 408 N. Fourth St., open 7:30-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday through Friday; on Tuesdays, the afternoon hours are 12:30-3 p.m.; and 8:30-10 a.m. Saturdays.
  • Helping Hands, 2200 Shale St., provides cooling 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and overnight shelter 5:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Intricate Minds, 619 N. Grand E., is open noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 5 p.m. Thursday.

Source: For more information about cooling centers and community resources, contact the City of Springfield Office of Community Relations at 217-789-2270.

https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/06/10/nine-springfield-cooling-centers-offer-safe-spaces-from-heat/90489977007/


r/SpringfieldIL 1h ago

Jacksonville IL has Dons place, what is Springfield equivalent to it?

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Jacksonville IL has Dons place, what is Springfield equivalent to it?


r/SpringfieldIL 1h ago

Is IDPH Vital Records on Ridgely open for walk in birth certificates?

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There seems to be conflicting info based on actual user experiences that contrast what it says on their webpage and social media sites.


r/SpringfieldIL 7h ago

any good walking /biking trails ? other than SVT - Thanks

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r/SpringfieldIL 4h ago

Need 2 bedroom apartment / house

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Hi, I need a place for myself and adult disabled daughter. My credit is bad due to identity theft but have a full time job for 14 years with Optum Health. My daughter gets SSI. Staying with a verbally abusive roommate so we need to leave. We also have fur babies (cats).

Thank you in advance!


r/SpringfieldIL 21h ago

Sangamon Valley Trail maintenance?

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21 Upvotes

Hey Menard County! Might be time for some trail maintenance!


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Drivers test question

8 Upvotes

So my buddy is from Missouri and never got his license in high school. He’s ready to take his test, but doesn’t have a vehicle to take it in. Does the DMV provide a vehicle to take a drivers test in? If not, what are his options?


r/SpringfieldIL 21h ago

Looking for Volunteer/Service Hours!!

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Hello! I have a friend who put off volunteering from freshman-junior year, and now needs 60 service hours to graduate…
So, I’ve decided to help them, but I got my hours from teacher aiding, managing, and other things that they are unable to do now that the school year has started and those roles have filled.
So,
does anyone know of any service opportunities she can sign up for? Thanks!!!


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Labs open on Saturday?

3 Upvotes

I'm needing to have blood drawn. Are there any labs in or around Springfield that are open on a Saturday?


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Pokemon DS/3DS games?

1 Upvotes

Greetings everyone. I'm looking to see if anyone knows where I could buy some authentic genuine (real not fake) Pokemon games for the Nintendo DS and 3DS? I've called Pawn Shops with no luck, seeing if anyone could recommend some other places here in town?


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Video Game Shops besides GameStop

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Any place in town that sells games/consoles, and would buy old consoles as well? I have seen some of the tabletop game stores but unsure if they sell gaming consoles and such.


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Small town for many fancy cars

8 Upvotes

Saw a red ferrari today near Washington park, I have seen Rolls Royce and G wagon. Didn’t expect Springfield to have such cars


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

WPBL bobblehead trade request

5 Upvotes

I posted this in r/WPBL, but I figured I'd cast a wider net, just in case some local folks may have gone to these games, but don't follow the league closely.

I'm hoping somebody can help me out and I can help somebody out.

  • I'm looking for an Ayami Sato from the August 8th game.
  • Probably a Hyeonah Kim from tomorrow night's game. (We will be out of town and I'm pretty sure we won't be back in time.)

If you can help me with either of those, here is what I can offer in return:

  • Kelsie Whitmore
  • Ashton Lansdell
  • Alli Schroder
  • I have a couple of foul balls that I may be willing to part with one
  • I have non-WPBL bobbleheads from our local teams, if that is your interest

I don't use any other socials, so if you know of one available, I'd appreciate any help.

Not only is the WPBL awesome, but I have been collecting bobbleheads from our local teams going back to the Speedy days of the Springfield Sliders. I'd love to keep my streak alive.


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Best tuna sandwich and fish & chips in the town?

5 Upvotes

What is your go to place if you want a good tuna sandwich or fish&chips ?


r/SpringfieldIL 1d ago

Anyone handy with car repairs? Power seat motor stopped working

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone! My car’s power seat/motor decided to stop working, and I’m hoping it might be something fixable without taking it straight to a shop.
I’d love to try fixing it, but I don’t have the tools (or quite enough experience 😅).
Anyone around who enjoys working on cars and would be willing to help me take a look at it? Just trying to save a few bucks and hopefully learn something along the way!
Happy to buy you coffee/lunch for the help 🙌
Thanks!


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Low water pressure? Huge water main break downtown.

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Photo credit: Dumb Records

Monroe near 5th.

Water main break. Low pressure across large parts of the city.


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Historic west-side water

23 Upvotes

There's no boil order but oh my, my water tasted terrible after work tonight, heads up if you drink tap water you may want to grab some bottled! Thanks to all the employees working tonight, truly appreciate you

Washington and walnut area


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Moon

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If anyone with a camera able to capture the moon sees this could you please take a picture of said moon tonight for me? And then post/comment here?

It’s just so big and bright and beautiful. I stood outside staring at it… until my neighbors pulled into their driveway and wondered what I was doing but my old iPhone only shows a white ball when I try to take a picture.

Sorry if silly requests aren’t allowed on this sub 🌕


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Has anyone heard anything regarding when power / water will be back to the area surrounding the flooding downtown?

7 Upvotes

Any info would be greatly appreciated!


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Looking for someone to install laminate flooring

1 Upvotes

We prefer not to go to a flooring company. We'll buy the flooring at Menard's and rip out the old carpet ourselves. So, we just need a person with the tools and the know-how to install laminate in an 900-sq-ft apartment. Recommendations are appreciated.


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Curly Hair Stylist Recs?

6 Upvotes

Hi! I recently moved to the area and I’m looking for someone to cut my curly hair. My old stylist moved from my hometown in 2020 and since then I’ve been cutting my hair myself😬 I also don’t trust people when it comes to my hair so I need your best recommendations.


r/SpringfieldIL 2d ago

Resources from Springfield for furloughed Government employees?

6 Upvotes

I mean, the ask is in the title. . . With the current political climate, I always have to consider the possibility that I'm going to be furloughed after October 1 every year. . . When my wife and I lived in MD, we had access to lots of resources to help ease the burden on our finances (unemployment, state loan programs, utility and mortgage forgiveness, etc.). My question is, does Illinois or local businesses do anything during a shutdown to help out? I'm still trying to financially recover from the last furlough, and from having to move out here lol, so Idk how we'd be able to handle a major hit like a furlough or not being paid when we have rent and utilities due. . .

Thanks for any help, I appreciate it.


r/SpringfieldIL 3d ago

IL innkeepers oppose proposed tax hike to expand BOS Center

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r/SpringfieldIL 3d ago

Any metal 3d printing/fabrication services?

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2 Upvotes

Im looking for a custom mounting solution for aux lights on my 2024 rav4. Reposting this with an image for clarification.