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Meet Otten! 💕 Otten is a beautiful 3-year-old tortie with the softest soul to match her lovely coloring. She's a calm, sweet girl who truly shines in peaceful moments-napping in cozy spots, lounging nearby, and enjoying a relaxed routine. She's a very good girl with an independent streak, making her a wonderful comp...

It took me a long time to get a handle on being an adult. Honestly, I think part of the struggle came from the fact that - just like a Toys "R" Us kid - I really didn't want to grow up. I liked living in the moment, doing things my way, and pretending responsibilities didn't apply to me. But eventually, life ...

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Join 92.7 WQLZ and 98.7 WNNS for the 27th year of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois! Saturday, March 7, 2026 Noon KC Lake Club Ryan from 92.7 WQLZ and Rocki from 98.7 WNNS will be taking the plunge! Pre Event Check-In and Hoodie Pick-up Friday, March 6th 6pm - 8pm KC Lake Club Che...

Meet Dusty! 🐶💙 Dusty is a 1-year-old pit mix with a heart full of love and the sweetest personality. This lovely boy is a true cuddlebug who adores his people and isn't shy about showing it. He's been working hard on his leash skills and has already made great improvements-he's eager to learn and wants to do his ...

Every once in a while, a volunteer partnership comes along that doesn't just work-it transforms everyone involved. That's exactly what happened this fall when three SHG Key Club members walked through the doors of our RYSE Afterschool Program for the first time. Let's introduce the crew making big waves in a small amou...

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...

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I finally buckled and bought some Girl Scout cookies this weekend just outside the Old State Capitol. The girls were posted up on the corner by the Abe statue, right next to Bloom Wine Bar and Florals - a power location if I've ever seen one. George Washington had Valley Forge, but these girls have foot traffic and imp...

Madeline Miller-Ross is setting the pace a little faster for the University of Illinois-Springfield women's track and field and cross country program. Speaking with her and head coach Emmons King about her accomplishments so far and

A back and forth affair through 2.5 quarters, Adam Abell and Brady Turner proved to be too much inside for the Minutemen. Routt beat Bunker Hill 67-50 in the 1A Nokomis sectional semifinal on Tuesday night

MacArthur utilized a big second quarter to defeat Champaign Centennial 85-63 at the 3A Mahomet-Seymour Sectional Final. The Generals brought a three point lead into the quarter but extended it to 15 at halftime. Tishawn Clemmons

Week 28 of the new segment this school year - DP takes time each week to stop by a practice and talk to the team and coach about the season so far and their expectations for

We caught up with Pleasant Plains' TJ Fraase and senior Anna Weber after the 2A super sectional win for the Cardinals to talk about the game, their season and a trip to state on Thursday. The

Pleasant Plains went on one of their patented runs in the second quarter to pull away from Tri-Valley on their way to a 54-37 win in the 2A Plains super sectional on Monday night punch their

MacArthur's historic run in girls basketball came to an end at the 3A Glenwood Super Sectional. The Generals won a Sectional title for the first time in girls basketball and won 26 games overall. Head Coach

The Glenwood Titans defeated MacArthur at home to earn a second girls basketball State bid in three seasons. We caught up with Jemma Lamb, Alexis Neumann, Ava Bobb and Head Coach Alyssa Riley after the win.

The Mt Pulaski Hilltoppers have said all year their goal was State. On Monday night they picked up a 48-38 victory over Edwards County in the 1A Arcola Super Sectional to reach that goal. Seniors Alyson

The Titans came our swinging in the 3A Super Sectional at home against MacArthur. Glenwood won 62-35, scoring 25 of those points in the first quarter, building a 19 point lead over the first eight minutes.