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Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 53 events, day by day →
Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
See better, look cooler: Since 1964, Bergh White Opticians has been enhancing Springfield’s visual experience with stylish eyewear, thorough vision exams for adults, kids, and diabetic patients, and quick eyeglass repairs.
Breakfast worth waking for: Hae's Bakery & Coffee Shoppe is Springfield's weekday sanity saver with easy grab-and-go donuts, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches, plus a solid Seattle-roasted coffee lineup and even Lotus energy drinks.
Time for a closet reset: Indiya's Consignment Boutique keeps Springfield wardrobes feeling fresh with a mix of new and gently used women’s pieces plus the accessories that pull it all together.
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The five stories Springfield readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.
The troubled Wyndham Hotel in Springfield, Illinois, is up for sale due to significant interior damage and structural damage.
Full story at capitolcitynow.com ↗
New diocesan policies in the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois have limited the use of family eulogies or speaking about their deceased loved ones during Catholic funeral rites.
Full story at ncronline.org ↗
The Old Luxemburg Inn, a German-inspired steakhouse serving German-style food in the same spot in Springfield for nearly a century, has been rated as a true Springfield institution with a 4.6-star rating across over 800 reviews.
Full story at everafterinthewoods.com ↗
The Illinois State Fair Grandstand is a family-friendly venue and requires thorough searches for all bags brought onto the Fairgrounds.
Full story at capitolcitynow.com ↗
Jay Shanle, executive director of Downtown Springfield Incorporated, has announced that 12 new businesses are expected to open in Downtown Springfield between winter 2025 and fall 2026.
Full story at wandtv.com ↗
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