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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Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence at The BOS Center
The BOS Center • Apr 11 @ 5PM
Comedian and Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham performs at the Bank of Springfield Center on April 26th.
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Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon in Springfield
Downtown Springfield • Apr 11 @ 7:30AM
It's time to run where Lincoln walked! The Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon takes place April 11th in downtown Springfield.
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Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season
The Nelson Center • Oct 31 – Apr 11 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the action of the 2025-2026 Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season!
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