C. Lee Carey Neighborhood Association, located between North Grand Avenue East and Sangamon Avenue, is a residential and civic Springfield neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a grid of walkable streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Grand Avenue East corridor near the Illinois State Fairgrounds, where fair-season energy, small eateries, and local storefronts set the pace. The Illinois State Fairgrounds stands as a defining landmark, with the Illinois State Fair and year-round events shaping the calendar. Housing reads as classic Springfield: modest early-to-mid-century homes mixed with older frame houses and deep front lawns. Parks and school campuses add open space and everyday rhythm. The setting stays closely tied to Springfield’s north-side institutions and event venues.