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Springfield's Green Team Keeps the City Eco-Friendly

Springfield, IL, has set up its own team to get the green ball rolling. Springfield Green works to dedicate resources to the beautification of the Springfield area through volunteer work and eventually improve the quality of the environment and life in Springfield. One notable action the team has undertaken is the Tree Campaign, which aims to replant the thousands of trees destroyed by tornados and ice storms in 2007. Springfield is also making a continual shift toward clean coal technology,... Read More »
University of Illinois Springfield in Springfield, IL

Sprinfield is Full of Surprises for College Students

University of Illinois in Springfield, IL, packs a lot of action into a small town. Eighty-five student organizations and various student-led initiatives like Late Night Stars, an event that occurs three times a semester and revolves around a particular theme, help students make the most of the small-town atmosphere. When students wander into the surrounding Springfield, they'll likely be found milling through White Oaks Mall, the largest enclosed shopping area in central Illinois, or taking... Read More »