Category Archives: Local Stories

Ice Cream Horseshoe Wins Golden Abe's Grand Champion Award at the Illinois State Fair
The grand champion of Ilinois State Fair deliciousness has been awarded. Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest is definitely the most delicious competition on the fairgrounds, and several winners w...
Michele Mitchell Aug 09, 2025 The 2025 Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest Grand Champion from Scoop DuJour.

Vote for Your Favorite Fair Food - The 2025 Golden Abe's People's Choice Award Is Now Open
Calling all food lovers and fairgoers! The tastiest competition of the summer is officially underway - the 2025 Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food People's Choice Award is open for voting now through Th...
Michele Mitchell Aug 09, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Luna
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Aug 06, 2025

Get Free Bob Ridings Sweet Corn with AM Springfield Live on Location
There's nothing like fresh Illinois sweet corn! Join AM Springfield Live on Thursday, August 7th, from 6 AM to 9 AM at American Legion Post #32 for a special summer treat-FREE fresh-picked sweet corn ...
Michele Mitchell Aug 06, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Brutus
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Jul 30, 2025

2nd Annual Dad Bod Car Wash benefiting Military Families Together @ Goodfellas Pub
Owner of Goodfellas Pub and Military Families Together VP, Mike Pawelczak stops by to talk about the 2nd Annual "Dad Bod Car Wash" happening this Saturday. Listen for time and location and how you can...
bondsy Jul 24, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Romeo
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Jul 23, 2025

A Visit With Clay Walker
John & Leah catch up with Clay Walker prior to his performance at this years' Christian County Fair
John Spalding Jul 22, 2025

On the Green with Woodward: Local Media Team Joins Chamber's 30th Annual Golf Fundraiser
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 30th Annual Corporate Cup Challenge on July 17-18, 2025, at Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield, Illinois. This milestone event brought toget...
Michele Mitchell Jul 18, 2025 Left to right: Rob Zavitka, Gary Moser, John Spalding, Darin Pritchett

Wet Nose Wednesday : Bonnie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Jul 16, 2025