Category Archives: Local Stories

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

The Gables is lighting up for the holidays! Light Up The Gables Friday, November 28 (Black Friday) Tree Lighting Parade Family Festivities Kick off the holiday season at The Gables! Bring the whole fa...

On Monday, November 24, 2025, the spirit of Thanksgiving was alive and well in Springfield as Robertson Lawn Care gave away nearly 4,000 pies to local families. This annual event, hosted at Jack Rober...

Channel 1450's Michael Hardwick stops by to fill us in on the results of last weeks' prep sports action and gives us a preview of what is coming up this week with girls hoops, boys hoops getting under...

Friday Night Live Friday in Downtown Springfield starting at 5pm. There will be live music at multiple venues, art galleries open late as well as local shops, restaurants and coffee shops staying open...

92.7 WQLZ proudly partnered with MJ Kellner to host the annual Weebles Rocks for Hunger Food Drive from November 13-15, 2025, benefiting the Salvation Army of Springfield. This three-day event brought...

Jack Robertson Lawn Care wants to give thanks to the Springfield community by giving away 2500+ free pies on their Annual Pie Day Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6am - 3pm **One pie per person. While s...

Our Weekly Channel 1450 Check-In with Leanna Churchill, giving us the highlights of last weeks' prep action in Central Illinois and giving us a preview of what's coming up this week including the star...

On Saturday, November 8th, the Crowne Plaza in Springfield transformed into a vibrant celebration of Indian culture for India Night, with a gala presented by the Asian Indian Women's Organization. Thi...

Santa's Grand Arrival Friday at White Oaks Mall from 6-8pm. Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to White Oaks Mall with bands, choirs, dance performances, and much more holiday fun. More Info Good Witch, Bad...