If you are making your way back to Springfield and need a place to stay, there are a block of rooms reserved for SHG Class of 1988 at the Fairfield Inn on the west side of town.  It is just a few minutes from Panther Creek and it is in a plaza with Starbucks, a movie theatre, and several nice restaurants.  It is right off Veterans Parkway, just minutes away from White Oaks Mall.  

Hotel information:  Fairfield Inn
                           3446 Freedom Drive
                           Springfield, IL  62704
                           (217) 793-9277

 http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/spifi-fairfield-inn-springfield/


Regular room rates are $104/night plus tax.

If you call by September 15th and reserve a room (mention you are with SHG class of 1988), the rate will be $94/night plus tax.