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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Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season
The Nelson Center • Sep 20 – Apr 05 @ 6:30PM
Catch all the action of the 2024-2025 Springfield Jr Blues Hockey Season!
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St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
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Springfield goes green for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Hundreds of entries and millions of smiles will fill the streets of historic downtown.
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Broken Brogue at The Hoogland Center for the Arts
The Hoogland Center for the Arts • Mar 16 @ 7PM
Just in time for St Patrick's Day, Broken Brogue peforms at The Hoogland Center for the Arts on March 16th.
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