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Illinois State Capitol

401 S. 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62701

Historic Sites

Watch Illinois politics in action, in this beautiful Renaissance Revival/Second Empire style building topped with a stunning 405-foot dome. All tours are free.

The first legislative session was held here in 1877. The growth of the state had increased the need for more file storage and office space than the Old State Capitol allowed. Today it is the center of Illinois government. The building is topped with a 405-foot dome and is a convention of Renassance Revival and Second Empire Style. Visitors can watch Illinois politics in action from balcony-level seating when the legislature is in session.

What's happening nearby...

The Questioneers at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Musuem •  Feb 16 – May 05 @ 9AM

Read. Question. Think. Play. The Questioneers exhibit comes to the Illinois Gallery at the ALPLM.

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Bluey's Big Play at UIS Performing Arts Center

UIS Performing Arts Center •  Apr 30 – May 01 @ 6PM

Bluey and the Heelers take the stage at UIS Performing Arts Center April 30 and May 1.

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Chicago at UIS Performing Arts Center

University of Illinois Performing Arts Center •  May 07 @ 7:30PM

Celebrating it's 25th anniversary, Chicago takes the stage at UIS Performing Arts Center on May 7th.

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