
WQLZ Interviews: Aaron Pauley From Of Mice & Men
Thank you to Aaron Pauley from @OMandMTVfor joining the Green Room this afternoon. The band is currently spinning on the station with their new single, "Wake Up." We chatted about the new song, their upcoming album "Another Miracle", what his walk-out song would be as a boxer and more.
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Decatur City Manager to Resign
Decatur will need to find a new City Manager as current City Manager Tim Gleason has formally submitted his resignation, effective no later than October 31st, 2025.
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Sangamon County Sheriff and President of Springfield NAACP Sign 10 Shared Principles
The 10 Shared Principles were crafted by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois NAACP State Conference. The goal is to enhance the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
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Sangamon County Circuit Clerk to Host Passport Registration Day on Saturday
Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch has announced that his office will be hosting a passport registration day this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon at VFW Post 755, located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Rd.
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The Artist Spotlight: Nova Sons
The Artist Spotlight revisited Nova Sons today and their new single, "Dear Madness." Here is what lead singer Vincent Langdon had to share about the track: "Dear Madness is me standing face to face with that voice in my head telling me I'm not good enough and deciding I'm done letting it win. It's about ...
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Rock The Pink Concert At Danenberger Family Vineyards
WQLZ is happy to announce we will be doing another Rock The Pink Show this year to benefit the American Cancer Society. We are pleased to welcome Velvet Chains, Dead Sugar and The Haunt as this year's lineup! The show will take place on Thursday, November 13th at Danenberger Family Vineyards. Doors will open at 6PM, w...
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What TV Theme Songs Went to #1 on the Charts?
Did you know that in the entire history of the planet Earth, only five TV theme songs have hit #1 on Billboard's Hot 100? Here they are: 1. "TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia" (The theme from "Soul Train".) MFSB. (1974) 2. "The Theme from S.W.A.T.", Rhythm Heritage. (1976) 3. "W...
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These "Modern Stressors" Didn't Exist Back in the Day
Things are a LOT different now than they were 20 or 30 years ago. For example, you used to have to WEAR PANTS while picking out a movie to watch . . . in most jurisdictions. Boomers and Gen X'ers are talking about the "modern stressors" that DIDN'T EXIST back in the day. Here are some highlights: 1. Cyber c...
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Lanphier Assistant Principal Hampsey Placed on Paid Leave
An assistant principal at Lanphier High School has been placed on paid leave after being arrested for aggravated battery involving at least two students at the school on Friday.
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District 186 Approves Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Board member Debi Iams cast the only vote against the budget. The 268-million-dollar spending plan has a deficit of 17.9 million dollars, which will be covered by reserves.
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