List of people from Springfield, Illinois explained

The following list includes notable people who were born or have lived in Springfield, Illinois. For a similar list organized alphabetically by last name, see the category page People from Springfield, Illinois.

Arts and culture

Business and institutional leadership

Politics and law

Religion

Academics

Sports

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Mixed Martial Arts

Motorsports

Tennis

U.S. Olympic medal winners

Writers

References

. H.W. Brands. The Man Who Saved The Union Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace . Doubleday . New York. 2012. .

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Camp. Dr. Dennis. Brief Biography of Vachel Lindsay. Vachel Lindsay Association. 2012-11-25.
  2. News: Shoenburg. Bernard. Illinoisians Celebrate on Eve of Inauguration. 2012-11-25. Illinois State Journal Register. 2009-01-20.
  3. Web site: University of Chicago Library. Special Collections Research Center. Guide to the Julius Rosenwald Papers 1905 - 1963. University of Chicago. 2012-11-25.
  4. Book: Barnard, Harry. "Eagle Forgotten" The Life of John Peter Altgeld. 1938. The Bobbs-Merrill Company. Indianapolis. 167 to 411.
  5. 'Official Directory of the Illinois General Assembly-1899,' Biographical Sketch of Stanley P. V. Arnold, pg. 68-69
  6. https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=11266 Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-William W. Billson
  7. Web site: Stephen A. Douglas Association.
  8. Web site: EAST, John Porter. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 30 September 2014.
  9. 'Illinois Blue Book 1949-1950,' Biographical Sketch of D. Logan Giffin, pg. 222-223
  10. Book: Brands, H. W.. H.W. Brands

    . H.W. Brands. The Man Who Saved The Union: Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace. Doubleday. New York. 2012. 123.

  11. Web site: John Hay. The Lincoln Institute.. 8 October 2013.
  12. Web site: William H. Herndon. The Lincoln Institute.. 8 October 2013.
  13. Web site: William Jayne. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 8 October 2013.
  14. Web site: Fall 2007. Dana Perino -- UIS grad makes good. University of Illinois Alumni Association. November 25, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20130227054228/https://www.uiaa.org/uis/news/uisalumni/stxt0708.html. February 27, 2013. dead.
  15. 'Illinois Blue Book 1921-1922,' Biographical Sketch of Frank P. Sadler, pg. 132-133
  16. Web site: University of Illinois Springfield. Death of Paul Simon. November 25, 2012.
  17. Book: Crunden, Robert M.. A Hero in Spite of Himself – Brand Whitlock in Art, Politics, and War. 1969. Alfred A. Knoff, Inc. New York. 35 to 69.
  18. Web site: Don Erickson. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  19. Web site: Roger Erickson. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  20. Web site: Jeff Fassero. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  21. Web site: Tyler Fitzgerald Stats, Fantasy & News . MiLB.com . MLB Advanced Media . November 5, 2023.
  22. Web site: Rose Folder. All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association. 8 October 2013.
  23. Web site: Tim Hulett. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  24. Web site: Tug Hulett Baseball Stats Baseball Almanac. 2022-02-06. www.baseball-almanac.com. en-us.
  25. Web site: Bob Kinsella. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  26. Web site: Justin Knoedler. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  27. Web site: Ryan O'Malley. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  28. Web site: Robin Roberts. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  29. Web site: Billy Rogell. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  30. Web site: Johnny Schaive. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  31. Web site: Dick Schofield. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  32. Web site: Ducky Schofield. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  33. Web site: Kevin Seitzer. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  34. Web site: Allan Simpson. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  35. Web site: Art Sunday. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  36. Web site: Lou Sylvester. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  37. Web site: Betty Wanless. All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association. 8 October 2013.
  38. Web site: Eric Weaver. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  39. Web site: Jayson Werth. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  40. Web site: Helen Westerman. All American Girls Professional Baseball League Players Association. 8 October 2013.
  41. Web site: Roy Wise. www.baseball-reference.com. 8 October 2013.
  42. [Malik Turner (American football)]