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Wet Nose Wednesday : McKenzie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Nov 4, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Zina
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 28, 2026
The Weekender for Oct. 23 - 25, 2026: Spooky Fun Across Springfield
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, it's a packed Halloween weekend around Springfield with trick-or-treat events, haunted happenings, live entertainment, theater, and family-friendly fun. Halloween Happenings Zoolie Ghoulie takes place at Henson Robinson Zoo Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday fr...
Oct 23, 2026
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7th Annual Fill the Trailer Food Drive Collects More Than 5,700 Pounds of Food
The 7th Annual Channel1450 Fill the Trailer Food Drive has officially concluded, with local high school football teams stepping up once again to help fight food insecurity throughout Central Illinois. From October 5 through October 19, community members were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items as participati...
Oct 21, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Barktoberfest
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 21, 2026
The Weekender for Oct. 16-18, 2026: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Misery & Fall Fun
It finally feels like fall! If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find seasonal favorites, live music, theater, movies, Celtic traditions, and family-friendly fall fun happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday New Salem Candlelight Walk takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln's New...
Oct 16, 2026
Woodward Community Media Helps Drive Donations for Central Illinois Foodbank Hygiene Drive
On Wednesday, October 14, Woodward Community Media stations 98.7 WNNS, 104.5 WFMB, and 99-7 CVS broadcast live from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Heartland Credit Union on W. White Oaks Drive in support of the Hygiene Drive benefiting the Central Illinois Foodbank. Community members stopped by throughout the day to donate ...
Oct 14, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Oma
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 14, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Van
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Oct 7, 2026
The Weekender for Oct. 2-4, 2026: Candlelight Walk, Jersey Boys & Fall Fun
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find fall festivities, live theater, family fun, classic cars, music, and outdoor events happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday New Salem Candlelight Walk takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln's New Salem. Experience the historic village il...
Oct 2, 2026