The family have been so upset by the rule they have decided to make other arrangements for the interment, meaning the couple will not be reunited as Natalie had hoped. Mother's ashes dream denied by council fees
Springfield, Illinois. Springfield is the capital of the U.S. state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County. The city's population of 116,250 as of the 2010 U.S. Census makes it the state's sixth most populous city. It is the largest city in central Illinois.
Features and Attractions. 1  Start your visit at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, which hosts special events, classes and exhibits all year. The Botanical Center is home to the MU Extension, Friends of the Garden, Greene County Master Gardeners and Springfield-Greene County Park Board botanical staff.