Enos Park Neighborhood Improvement Association - (EPNIA)

09/04/2026

Save the date for our annual historic home tour happening on Saturday, Sept. 19 -- it's also the first day of the Edwards Place Fine Art Fair.

We're finalizing the list of homes to be on the tour and the ads for the home tour book, so email [email protected] if you want to be included in either!

09/04/2026

Get free tickets to a screening of "Her Game is Hardball," which follows the trailblazing women fighting for respect on the diamond, showing at The Legacy Theatre at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

With the Women's Professional Baseball League playing its inaugural season in Springfield, it's the perfect time to look at what it takes to compete at the highest level -- see intimate interviews, archival footage and behind-the-scenes access in this new documentary.

Go to atthelegacy.com to reserve a spot.

08/29/2026

Want a historic house without having to do all the work of remodeling?

Check out 2 bed/1 1/2 bath shotgun-style house with lots of character but modern updates:

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1131-N-5th-St-Springfield-IL-62702/75499031_zpid/

08/28/2026

A shift of new water crews is working on site this morning, relieving the overnight crews for the transmission water main break at Fifth and Monroe streets in downtown Springfield. The break in the 24-inch main was 12 feet long and crews will be replacing 20 feet of main, so there is significant work ahead.

The city is sending building and electrical inspectors to area businesses to assist with assessment for safety and restoration efforts, as power remains off to 51 locations. Customers impacted by the power outage include those on the south side of Monroe Street to the north side of Capitol Avenue and along Third, Fourth and Fifth streets on the same block.

https://www.illinoistimes.com/news/water-puts-damper-on-downtown-businesses/

08/27/2026

Police are currently blocking off the intersection of Fifth and Monroe streets in downtown Springfield for an apparent water main break. Avoid the area.

Edited to add: Updates from CWLP are in the link in comments.

08/25/2026

Our neighbors to the south have some fun things planned! Join them tomorrow evening to learn more.

Community Meeting: Downtown Springfield Christkindlmarkt Planning

AMA With Jay - Christkindlmarkt
Wednesday, August 26
326 S. 7th St.
📍Lincoln Library
Carnegie North Room
530p - 730p

Join us as we walk through the proposal for Downtown Springfield’s first Christkindlmarkt and gather community ideas, feedback, and volunteers to help shape this new holiday tradition.

The agenda includes an overview of the market concept, proposed site locations, logistics and operational needs, opportunities to join planning committees, and open discussion to capture creative input from residents, businesses, and partners.

This meeting is designed to ensure the Christkindlmarkt reflects the community’s vision and builds a festive, welcoming experience for all.

We hope to see you!

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

*Be aware of traffic delays and blocked streets north of Enos Park on Sunday morning.*

You're not guaranteed a T-shirt at this point, but there's still time to sign up for the Abe's Amble 10K/5K on Sunday, Aug. 23. The race starts at the Illinois State Fairgrounds grandstand and winds through Lincoln Park and Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Packet pickup will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Lincoln Park Pavilion. Sign up at srrc.net.

08/19/2026

An update from our friends at Mini Beirne Crisis Nursery, who suffered damage in Sunday afternoon's storm:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19Tfh2ay5B/

08/19/2026

One of our neighboring businesses on North Grand Avenue has new owners, a new name and a fresh, clean look.

New owners have given the former Cravens Laundromat a new name and a fresh, clean look. Ryan and Danielle Watson purchased the property at 513 N. Grand Ave. in December and, after fully renovating the building, have rebranded and reopened as Fresh Cycle Laundromat. “Basically, we went in and redid...