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The Bank of Springfield Center (originally the Prairie Capital Convention Center) is a 7,700-seat multi-purpose arena located in Springfield, Illinois. [1]The facility is adaptable to host a variety of events, including large concerts, theatrical performances, trade shows, sporting events, and school graduation ceremonies, as well as smaller gatherings such as professional training meetings ...
Due to his commitment to preserving Route 66 history and gas station memorabilia, plus his many years of quality service to his customers, Bill Shea and his shop were inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in 1993. The entire Shea family was inducted in 2002. [4] Bill Shea died in December 2013 [5] and the gas station was sold. [6]
Sangamon Auditorium is part of the University of Illinois Springfield's Public Affairs Center, [3] which also includes the 351-seat Studio Theatre, [4] a TV studio, conference rooms, a food court, a restaurant, classrooms and administrative offices on its five levels. The Auditorium occupies the entire second level of the Public Affairs Center. [5]
Here's what to look for: It's a gas, gas, gas. A replica of Shea’s Gas Station and a neon sign touting A. Lincoln Motel, both part of Springfield's past on Route 66, will be at the front of the ...
Doxo is an industry leader in online bill payment services, helping more than 10 million people pay their bills on time and avoid late fees. It’s free to pay bills when you use a linked bank ...
The film festival took place during Springfield's International Route 66 Mother Road Festival but separated itself from the road festival in order to be represented as an independent event. The Festival mission and objective is to support and recognize independent filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds.
The Crime Bill of 1994 is the largest-ever crime bill in U.S. history, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. It provided 100,000 new police officers and allocated $9.7 billion for prisons ...
The new Springfield Arts Center opened to the public on December 31, 2003. [2] [1] In 2004, Family Video CEO Charles Hoogland and his wife Kay made a major donation and, in recognition, the center changed its name. In December 2015, the center made the final payment on its mortgage. [1] As of 2018, the center is home to 19 organizations.