He and Martha had recently moved to Chatham, Illinois, to be closer to one of their sons in nearby Springfield.

The scenic designer for much of the original attraction was Andy Miller, who had been the set designer for the Jubilee in nearby Springfield.

Born in nearby Springfield, Jay Wasson was raised in Nixa, Missouri.

Lewis grew up, largely, in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, then moved to the Forest Park section of nearby Springfield from 8th grade through high school.

He later practiced law in the city after moving to nearby Springfield.

He was born in rural farm region of Greene County, Missouri and received his early education in nearby Springfield.

She is 30 and petite, and she measures her words in a way that befits her profession as a special-education teacher in nearby Springfield.

As a young adult, Bradburn became a merchant in nearby Springfield, Tennessee.

United Express will also drop Quincy, Ill., but will continue flying from nearby Springfield, Ill.

The nickname is now more commonly used to refer to the Springfield Interchange, where I-395, I-495, and I-95 converge in nearby Springfield.