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Polar Plunge Draws Record Participation on Lake Springfield
Saturday, March 7th brought the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to the KC Club on Lake Springfield, supporting Special Olympics Illinois. More than 500 registered plungers took part, marking the highest participation in the event's history. Local radio personalities Ryan from 92.7 WQLZ and Rocki from 98.7...
Mar 09, 2026

Milestone Moment: All Our Brands Now Under One Roof
On Monday, March 2nd the WCM Springfield team gathered for a special breakfast to celebrate a major milestone - all of our morning shows are officially under one roof at the new Riverton location. Over the past several months we've been transitioning 104.5 WFMB, 99-7 CVs, and Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM from the longt...
Mar 05, 2026

Community Leaders Help Raise $3,950 at 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night
Sports fans from across the Springfield area packed into KC Council #364 on Sunday, February 15, 2026, for the 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night. Presented by Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM and Channel1450.com, this popular event once again delivered a fun, competitive evening - and raised $3,950 to support the Capital...
Feb 18, 2026

There's something for every Valentine on The Weekender for Friday, February 13, 2026
Parents' Night Out Valentine Edition Saturday at the Kidzeum. Drop off starts at 5pm, pickup by 8pm. More Info 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night Sunday night at the KC Hall. Trivia starts at 6pm and benefits the Capital Area Sports Commission. More Info The Addams Family Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at ...
Feb 13, 2026

Ballet, theater, art, live music, and celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Weekender for Friday, February 6, 2026
Princess and The Frog: A Children's Ballet The Legacy Theatre Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm and 5pm. More Info The Addams Family Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday at Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. More Info Drawing Birds for Kids Lincoln Memorial Garden Saturday at 1pm. More Info Lunar New Year Event Kidze...
Feb 06, 2026

15th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night Draws Massive Crowd at the BOS Center
Springfield showed up in a big way on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties hosted its 15th Annual Trivia Night-the biggest trivia night in the state of Illinois. Held at the BOS Center, this year's event brought in an impressive crowd, with more than 124 tables competing for t...
Feb 02, 2026

Wet Nose Wednesday : Stewart
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Jan 28, 2026

A Crimestoppers Trivia Night Preview
Val Bolinger and Chris Jones stop in to tell us about this Saturday night's Crimestoppers Trivia Night at the BOS Center in downtown Springfield
Jan 27, 2026

The 2026 Season At The Muni
We visit with Kevin Burke, board president of The Muni, previewing the upcoming season and next weekends workshop
Jan 22, 2026

Wet Nose Wednesday : Duchess
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Jan 21, 2026

