I commute to Springfield to work. There are two JoAnn Fabrics and one Hancock Fabrics in addition to the Piece and Applique quilt shop in Rochester. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield is certainly worth visit, a very interesting place. Lincoln's home and tomb are also in Springfield.
Farther afield, toward Peoria, are two nice quilt shops. The Quilt Shop is in Morton and Peddler's Way Quilt Co. is in Washington. Both are worth a visit if you are over that way.