Woodward Community Media is excited to count down to the 2026 Illinois State Fair, and May 5th will be 100 days away from all the Illinois State Fair fun! Tuesday, May 5th 10:30am - 2:30pm Join us for lunch and have some of your fair food favorites like... Taft's Mr. Ribeye Steaks Vose's Corndogs 2-time defending Golde...

Spirit Airlines officially shut down operations on Saturday, May 2, 2026, marking the end of the budget carrier after 34 years in business. The closure comes after a proposed $500 million bailout fell through and the company entered its second bankruptcy - a setback Spirit ultimately couldn't recover from. With the shu...

Hammer-In & Chuck Wagon Saturday and Sunday 9a - 4pm at Clayville Historic Site. Blacksmiths will be demonstrating and teaching their craft. There will also be campfire cooking and bluegrass music. Free admission. More Info Cereal Cinema Saturday at 9am at the Legacy Theatre. The cereal buffet is at 9am, and t...

We've got exciting news! You can now listen to 99‑7 CVS not only on 99-7 FM, but also on 94‑7 FM right here in Springfield. Why the Change? Simple: you asked, and we listened. Many of our listeners told us they love having 99‑7 CVS on at work, but wanted an even clearer, more reliable signal in and around Spring...

Meet Whale! 🐋 Whale is a 10-year-old brown and white tabby with a gentle presence and a whole lot of love to give. This beautiful lady is ready to leave the shelter behind and settle into a calm, cozy home where she can truly relax and enjoy the good life. She's the perfect companion for quiet days-happy to be held,...

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We love starting the day talking about progress in our community, and this week there's plenty of it to share! Representatives from SSGA and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce recently traveled to Washington, D.C., April 21-23, to advocate for federal funding that could make a big difference right here in the ...

There is so much to do this weekend - have fun! The Session R&B Jam Sneaker Ball Friday at at Danenberger Family Vineyards. Music starts at 6pm. Tickets Required. More Info Big Love - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Saturday at 8pm at Danenberger Family Vineyards> More Info The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Be...

Meet Maria! 🌷 Maria is a beautiful 3-year-old calico with a vibrant personality to match her striking coat. She's a truly lovely girl who adores attention and isn't shy about asking for it-often rolling around happily to show just how much she enjoys being doted on. Maria is full of love and charm, with a sweet, aff...

Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.

Grace Sabatka scored four goals and Emma Sabatka preserved the shutout in goal as Pleasant Plains improved to 18-0-1 and locked up the outright Sangamo conference title on Monday afternoon. The Cardinals beat Athens 8-0 on

Jaelyn Watts struck out 15 and allowed just two hits as Rochester picked up a 1-0 victory over Williamsville on Monday. Emmah Brown scored the Rockets lone run on an error in the sixth inning. Hannah

The Christian County Quarter Midget Association opened their 2026 season with their first points race on Sunday. We visited the opening day event and interviewed several track members as well as racers. We interviewed President Nick

Sacred heart Griffin grad Rosie Bartletti helped lead UIS to s 3-0 win over Lewis on Saturday with six perfect innings. She finished the game with one hit allowed in seven innings pitched and went 2-for-3

Glenwood tuned up their bats for a big game on Tuesday with an 11-1 win over Pawnee on Saturday morning. The Titans put up four runs in the second and third innings on their way to

Callie Wagner scored twice in teh first half to power Pleasant Plains to a 5-1 win over Williamsville to claim the Plains Invite championship crown on Friday evening. The Cardinals improve to 17-0-1 on the season.

Glenwood and Quincy Notre Dame kicked off the Titan Invite event on Friday afternoon, playing to a 1-1 draw. Sierra Thomas scored for QND off a free kick in the first half and Caroline Cody scored

Lincoln Land defeated Spoon River 10-2 in game one of a Friday doubleheader. Luke Goss pitched all eight innings for the Loggers, striking out ten Snappers. Six Loggers were credited with RBI, including homers from Trevor

Glenwood kicked off their May activities with their final signing day of the school year. Ten seniors made their commitments official on Friday morning. The complete list of signees and their schools is below. Cheer:

Week 36 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