Springfield, IL Ice Storm

Photos from the December 2007 Springfield, IL Ice Storm...

The gates were locked at Marine Point on Lake Springfield.
What? They didn't want us spinning doughnuts here?

The lake water level is still really, really low.
We shouldn't even be able to see that lower "beach" area.

Blades of grass glazed in ice.

I saw WAY too many people driving with side and rear windows that looked something like this.
If windows have the visual texture of an orange peel, then the ice truly needs to be scraped off.

Make sure your driver can see out of ALL of the vehicle's windows, and be able to use all of the mirrors.
Otherwise, you're pretty much asking for a tragedy to happen.

More Springfield Photos!

EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois

Panda Express outside White Oaks Mall

Name that restaurant...part 21

CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour

Lake Springfield Improvements

More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction

Pound Dog Rescue Benefit

Open Dome in Riverton, IL

Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!

What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)

Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway

APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies

Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield

Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset

Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos

Another alternative energy car !

Sushi Beautiful Sushi

That electric car at Washington Park

The dog water fountains at Washington Park

The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!

Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit

The Pizza Machine

Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs

Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith

Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006

2005 Illinois State Fair photos

Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos

My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)

More photos from the Decatur Celebration

My trip to Decatur

April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration

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The Veggie Burger at Memorial's Cafeteria

I'm a fan of the veggie burgers at the Memorial Hospital's cafeteria.
I'm guessing they're Bocaburgers, but I'm not sure.
Any idea which variety they might be?
Are they available anywhere else in town?

The veggie burgers sell for under $2.
The lettuce, tomato and Memorial's famous secret sauce
will add around $1 more to the price.

HINT: put the secret sauce on the tomato.
You have to get it weighed to purchase it
and then put the sandwich together at your table.

You're welcome to click on a photo for a larger view.

BTW, the Miller Street Market
also has fantastic desserts.
Bring cash, since they don't accept credit or debit cards.

SJ-R Article

Trading Post: Hospital food that’s worth trying

Published Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Age-old jokes about hospital food notwithstanding, the Trading Post receives a fair number of requests for recipes served in local hospital cafeterias. It’s not surprising. They serve up a wide array of soups, salads, entrees, breakfast items and desserts. There are three recipes, courtesy of Springfield’s Memorial Medical Center, scaled down to family-sized yields.

Italian Tortellini Soup, Reuben Casserole and MMC Caramel Apple Salad,

www.sj-r.com/Food/stories/28724.asp

Update July 2008: Memorial's cafeteria has been out of Boca burgers.
I heard that the Boca plant was undergoing upgrades and so they haven't been able to get Bocaburgers these days.

Hopefully they'll return soon.
Please post below if you see them again.

A day in the life at the Boca plant.

Veggie burgers: Can you say awesome?

The Chicago Tribune looks for the best veggie burger in Chicago.

www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/explore/chi-veggie-photogallery,0,6862360.photogallery

Name that Springfield Restaurant challenges:

Name that restaurant...part 28
Name that restaurant...part 27
Name that restaurant...part 26
Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24
Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21
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Name that restaurant...part 11

Name that restaurant...part 10
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Name that restaurant...part 7
Name that restaurant...part 6
Name that restaurant...part 5
Name that restaurant...part 4
Name that restaurant...part 3
Name that restaurant...part 2
Name that restaurant... part 1

Name that Springfield location part 1
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Name that Springfield location...part 3

Chipotles
BooRito Day at Chipotle Mexican Grill
Noodles and Co near White Oaks Mall
New restaurant at Lake Springfield Marina
Kicks Entertainment
Gateway to India Restaurant Lunch Buffet Photos
Thailand Cuisine
Tea Thyme Tea Room
El Presidente Burritos and Baja Grill
Lake Pointe Grill
Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road
1850s Strawberry Party @ Elijah Iles House
Chatham Corn Festival - part 1
Dinner at Little Saigon
Ned Kelly’s restaurant
Happy Birthday Culver's !
Panda Express outside White Oaks Mall
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!
Buffalo Wild Wings
Ginger Asian Bistro
Blueberry waffled eggs, Naked Fruit Drinks, Dr. Oz...
Fried Sushi
Vito’s Italian Pizzera, Chatham, IL
The Heritage House Smorgasbord...now you see it......
Watts Southwind Park Shrimp Boil Party
Golden Corral Restaurant construction photos

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Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update Nov 8, 2007

Edwin Watts Southwind Park Update

Nov 8, 2007

There are a couple signs along 2nd street updating us on the progress of the park.
The above sign is down the street from the church.

Below is the sign at Toronto Road and S. 2nd which points to the direction of the park.
You can click on a photo for a larger view.

The creation of 3 miles of sidewalks is scheduled to begin on Saturday.

The park should be ready to use next Fall.

Aerial views of the progress of the park are available at:

www.springfieldparks.org/southwind/photogallery/aerials07%2D07/

Visit the Springfield Parks website for videos, photos and updates regarding Southwind Park.

www.springfieldparks.org

(Hint: Click on the "Southwind Park Project" link in the top left hand side of the website.)

Southwind Park Video Gallery

Printable Brochure

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Edwin Watts Southwind Park update May 20, 2007

Edwin Watts Southwind Park update March 2007

Edwin Watts Southwind Park plans Dec 4, 2006

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SJ-R articles regarding Edwin Watts Southwind Park

YMCA won’t build at new park
Southwind's developers still plan to open in 2009
Published Friday, March 28, 2008

SJ-R.COM - Park board: Pavilion to be energy model

By JOHN REYNOLDS
STAFF WRITER

Published Friday, August 03, 2007

In addition to accommodating people with special needs, the future pavilion at Springfield’s Southwind Park is being heralded as a national model when it comes to environmental sustainability.

Plans for the building include geothermal heating and cooling, solar panels, wind turbines and the use of recycled construction materials wherever possible.

Supporters of the project say the pavilion will have lower utility costs, and they maintain it can be built within the existing budget.

Read entire article at:

www.sj-r.com/News/stories/13459.asp

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More Springfield Photos!

Red Hat Society Ladies
Ginger Asian Bistro
Blueberry waffled eggs, Naked Fruit Drinks, Dr. Oz
Photos of the upcoming Walmart at S. 6th and Hazel Dell
Fried Sushi

Name that restaurant...part 26

Road Trip: dining at the Ikea store...part 1

Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24

Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21

Springfield, IL Ice Storm

EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois

Panda Express outside White Oaks Mall

CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour

Lake Springfield Improvements

More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction

Pound Dog Rescue Benefit

Open Dome in Riverton, IL

Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!

What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)

Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway

APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies

Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield

Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset

Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos

Another alternative energy car !

Sushi Beautiful Sushi

That electric car at Washington Park

The dog water fountains at Washington Park

The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!

Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit

The Pizza Machine

Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs

Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith

Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006

2005 Illinois State Fair photos

Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos

My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)

More photos from the Decatur Celebration

My trip to Decatur

April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois

Halloween at the local beauty school

Halloween at the University of Spa and Cosmetology Arts

I'm thinking of making Oct 31 at the beauty school an annual event.
It was a fun day.
Beauticians are creative people and their costumes were an example of their creativity.
A "tiger"gave me a haircut and pedicure.
I've been getting fantastic haircuts here. Give them a try.

This lady received a pedicure from an "angel".

University of Spa & Cosmetology Arts
2913 West White Oaks Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
View map
ph: 217.753.8990
Price list of services at:
www.uscart.com/services.html

Handy links:

Pedicure spa chairs for sale at Ebay
Preventing Pedicure Foot Spa Infections (from the EPA)
Sanijet Pipeless Spa Pedicure chair

More Springfield Photos!

EMI Manufacturing Jacksonville Illinois

Panda Express outside White Oaks Mall

Name that restaurant...part 21

CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour

Lake Springfield Improvements

More I-72 Recreation Drive interchange construction

Pound Dog Rescue Benefit

Open Dome in Riverton, IL

Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!

What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)

Wood sculptures on Dirksen Parkway

APL Animal Protective League / Butterflies

Cross country bicyclist pedals to Springfield

Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset

Old Capitol Art Fair 2007 photos

Another alternative energy car !

Sushi Beautiful Sushi

That electric car at Washington Park

The dog water fountains at Washington Park

The Apple Barn is OPEN !!!!

Smoker's lungs

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree...

Edwin Watts Southwind Park plans

The Cub's Ryan O'Malley and Ron Santo visit

The Pizza Machine

Ryan O'Malley with the Chicago Cubs

Gulls Gulls Gulls

Former Cardinal and Cubs pitcher Lee Smith

Ryan O'Malley and the Chicago Cubs

Chatham's cow chip throwing contest 2006

2005 Illinois State Fair photos

Powerlight Fest photos

More Illinois State Fair photos

My first Illinois State Fair Parade (see photos!)

More photos from the Decatur Celebration

My trip to Decatur

April 19, 2005 - President Bush visits Springfield

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum celebration

Springfield, Illinois email list
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/springfieldillinois

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Panda Express outside White Oaks Mall

The Panda Express outside White Oaks Mall

(opening soon)

Related weblinks...

www.pandaexpress.com

Panda Express Menu

Kathryn Rem: A LA CARTE Restaurant column
Chipotle, Noodle & Company coming in 2008

Published Sunday, August 19, 2007

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL and NOODLES & COMPANY are coming to Springfield, but not until late in 2008.
They are slated to share a freestanding building in the out-lot at White Oaks Mall, said mall marketing director Stephen Hunt. The new building will be next to PANDA EXPRESS, under construction next to DENNY'S.

Read entire article at:
www.sj-r.com/columnists/kathryn_rem/2007/08/19/kathryn_rem_a_la_carte_restaurant_column/

Google search on Panda Express + Springfield, IL
(They're currently hiring)

Wikipedia page for Panda Express

Name that Springfield Restaurant challenges:

Name that restaurant...part 28
Name that restaurant...part 27
Name that restaurant...part 26
Name that restaurant...part 25
Name that restaurant...part 24
Name that restaurant...part 23
Name that restaurant...part 22
Name that restaurant...part 21
Name that restaurant...part 20
Name that restaurant...part 19
Name that restaurant...part 18
Name that restaurant...part 17
Name that restaurant...part 16
Name that restaurant...part 15
Name that restaurant...part 14
Name that restaurant...part 13
Name that restaurant...part 12

Name that restaurant...part 11

Name that restaurant...part 10
Name that restaurant...part 9
Name that restaurant...part 8
Name that restaurant...part 7
Name that restaurant...part 6
Name that restaurant...part 5
Name that restaurant...part 4
Name that restaurant...part 3
Name that restaurant...part 2
Name that restaurant... part 1

Name that Springfield location part 1
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Name that Springfield location...part 3

1850s Strawberry Party @ Elijah Iles House
Chatham Corn Festival - part 1
Dinner at Little Saigon
Ned Kelly’s restaurant
Happy Birthday Culver's !
Gateway to India Restaurant Lunch Buffet
Thailand Cuisine
Oberweis Ice Cream now at Schnucks
Illinois Products Expo 2008 Photos
Tea Thyme Tea Room
El Presidente Burritos and Baja Grill
Lake Pointe Grill
Centrum Cafe on Toronto Road
Vito’s Italian Pizzera, Chatham, IL
The Apple Barn in Chatham is now OPEN!

Springfield, Illinois email list
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Name that restaurant...part 21

Name that Springfield, IL restaurant...part 21

My family loves the blend of chocolate and white milk .
You can see both in this picture.
Click on the photo for a larger view.

From the salad bar...

A sample from the food bar...

Can you name this restaurant?

Use the COMMENTS option to post your answer.

If you don't have a blogger account, you're welcome to use the anonymous option.

More name that restaurant challenges:

Name that restaurant...part 20
Name that restaurant...part 19
Name that restaurant...part 18
Name that restaurant...part 17
Name that restaurant...part 16
Name that restaurant...part 15
Name that restaurant...part 14
Name that restaurant...part 13
Name that restaurant...part 12

Name that restaurant...part 11

Name that restaurant...part 10
Name that restaurant...part 9
Name that restaurant...part 8
Name that restaurant...part 7
Name that restaurant...part 6
Name that restaurant...part 5
Name that restaurant...part 4
Name that restaurant...part 3
Name that restaurant...part 2
Name that restaurant... part 1

Name that Springfield location part 1
Name that Springfield location...part 2
Name that Springfield location...part 3

1850s Strawberry Party @ Elijah Iles House
Chatham Corn Festival - part 1
Dinner at Little Saigon
Ned Kelly’s restaurant
Happy Birthday Culver's !

Springfield, Illinois email list
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CWLP Power Plant Construction Tour

Photos from the CWLP power plant construction tour.

Click on a photo for a larger view.

SJR: Glimpse of new power plant at CWLP open house

By CHRIS WETTERICH
STAFF WRITER

Published Saturday, October 27, 2007

Among the things visitors can catch a glimpse of at Sunday’s open house for City Water, Light and Power’s new 200-megawatt power plant is the building being constructed to house the boiler.

www.sj-r.com/News/stories/18919.asp

SJR Video of the tour

More articles about CWLP at the SJ-R.

Official CWLP page regarding the project.

Blogs that mention CWLP

Another CWLP power plant tour photo blog page

More Springfield Photos

Lake Springfield Improvements

Open Dome in Riverton, IL

Humphrey's Pizzeria is now open!

EMI Delete Sale

Pound Dog Rescue Benefit

Name that restaurant...part 20

Getting to Wrigley Field

Springfield Dog Park

Smoker's lungs

The dog water fountains at Washington Park

New Handrail at Lake Springfield Marina Boat Launch...

Lake Springfield water levels at the Marina

What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Party Photos

Wood docks at Lake Springfield Marina

Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset

East Lake Drive bicycle and walking path

Gulls Gulls Gulls

Duck Duck Goose!

Another view of the shoreline at the Sailboat launch

The icy shoreline at the sailboat launch on Lake Springfield

Lake Springfield, January 22, 2005

More Lake Springfield ice cubes...

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Lake Springfield Improvements

Lake Springfield Improvements, etc.

Photos taken October 28, 2007
Note lake water levels in photos.

At the Spaulding Dam Boat Launch

Regarding the above photo,
I don't know the name of this area,
but there appears to be some work being done on it.

The sailboat launch has received a lot of improvements.
A new sign, walking path and a concrete road.
Oddly enough, it didn't get a handrail for their boat dock.

Click on a photo for a larger view.

This photo (above) is at the beach.
Now that's how to make a proper sandcastle!

These last three photos are at Marine Point.
Do take note of the water level.

These two photos (above and below) are of the Marine Point boat launch.
Now that is shallow water.

Handy Links

Map of Lake Springfield (From CWLP)

Lake Springfield water levels

Lake Springfield water quality test results

Google Map of Lake Springfield
(Check satellite view)

Related links

New Handrail at Lake Springfield Marina Boat Launch...

Lake Springfield water levels at the Marina

What kind of bird is this? (From Lake Springfield)

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Party Photos

Wood docks at Lake Springfield Marina

Chasing Rainbows / Lake Springfield sunset

East Lake Drive bicycle and walking path

Gulls Gulls Gulls

Duck Duck Goose!

Another view of the shoreline at the Sailboat launch

The icy shoreline at the sailboat launch on Lake Springfield

Lake Springfield, January 22, 2005

More Lake Springfield ice cubes...

Springfield, Illinois email list
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