Category Archives: Local Stories

Wet Nose Wednesday : Boomer
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 02, 2025

Woodward Communications, Inc. Expands Springfield Footprint with Acquisition of Four More Radio Stations
Springfield, IL, April 1, 2025 - Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of four radio stations (WNNS-FM, WQLZ-FM, WMAY-FM, and WMAY-AM) from Mid-West Fam...
Michelle Mitchell Apr 01, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Ghotti
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Mar 26, 2025

217 Tales: A Visit To The Pink Elephant Antique Mall [VIDEO]
If you've travelled to St. Louis anytime over the last 20 years you've likely seen The Pink Elephant Antique Mall just off Interstate 55 at the Livingston exit - but have you ever stopped and toured t...
Kyle Hutchinson Mar 24, 2025

Eating Around The 217: Doc's Just Off 66 [VIDEO]
We're hitting the road and getting a bit off of Ol' Route 66 and coming down to Girard, Illinois to visit Doc's Just Off 66 - an amazing stop for old-fashioned sodas, burgers, melts, as well as ice cr...
Kyle Hutchinson Mar 23, 2025

Celebrate Spring and Save The Date for the Spring Lawn & Garden Sale
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by attending the Spring Lawn & Garden Sale on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgr...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 21, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Charlie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Mar 19, 2025

Josh Roberts and Bondsy Emcee the 40th Annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, downtown Springfield was alive with the vibrant colors and sounds of the 40th annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year's event was a spectacular celebration ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 18, 2025

AgeLinc's 4th Annual Mardi Gras Mashquerade Gala Raises Awareness and Funds for Local Seniors
On March 1, 2025, AgeLinc's Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala was held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, bringing together the Central Illinois community for a night of celebration and support. Hosted by J...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 18, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Chip
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Mar 12, 2025