Originally Posted by
UnitedFlyGuy
It's a crappy town. People love to due to all the historical stuff but it offers little and the crime rate IS rather high.
+1
Originally Posted by
milepig
Busy during daytime hours with government employees, etc., then closes up shop.
+1
When having meetings with a few different State of IL departments, I'd do everything possible to not have to spend a night in Springfield, just nothing worth hanging around for.
Originally Posted by
Amicus
My daughter is contemplating accepting a job transfer to Springfield IL.
I would suggest that if the job is good for her, that she have a clear idea/plan of promotion/move from Springfield. For a couple years anyone could put up with it, but much longer, yikes, no thanks.
I wouldn't put too much stock in the crime stats, there are some very crappy areas, but chances are your daughter will not live/work/commute through those areas.