Illinois Police Officers Memorial
401 S. 2nd St. , Springfield, IL 62704
Historic Sites
The Illinois Police Officers Memorial Committee was established in 1985. Our monument in Springfield, Illinois bears the names of the officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. Every year on the first Thursday of May, we hold a ceremony to pay tribute to fallen officers and their families. We are grateful to all our contributors who have helped us keep these memories alive.
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Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens
Lincoln Memorial Gardens • Oct 10 – Oct 11 @ 10AM
There will be plenty of fun to be had and nature to be enjoyed at the Fall Harvest Festival at Lincoln Memorial Gardens October 10th &…
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Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel
President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel • Oct 08 – Oct 11 @ 10AM
The 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will be held October 8-11 in Springfield at the President Abraham Lincoln DoubleTree Hotel
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Old Capitol Farmers' Market in Downtown Springfield
Downtown Springfield-Corner of 4th & Adams St • May 13 – Oct 31 @ 8AM
Visit Springfield's longest-running and most popular Farmers Market in beautiful downtown Springfield.
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