Category Archives: Local Stories

Wet Nose Wednesday : Sparkles
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 28, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Dakota
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 21, 2025

QLZ Community Interviews: Lisa & Mike Discussing Military Families Together
A big thanks to Lisa Todd, the owner of Pier 55 Lounge and Mike Pawlazak from Military Families Together (also owner of Goodfellas Pub) for stopping into the QLZ studio this morning. Mike and Lisa hav...
Ryan Fantozzi May 14, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Comet
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 14, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Trigger
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 07, 2025

All Aboard - The Railyard Is Set To Open This Weekend [PHOTOS]
Springfield is getting a flavorful new addition to the downtown area with the grand opening of The Railyard - a vibrant outdoor space whose goals are set to become a hub for food lovers and community ...
Kyle Hutchinson May 02, 2025 The Railyard is located at 2242 South 6th Street in Springfield. Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Woodward Community Media

Terra Ferment Owner Announces 'Re-Retirement' - Will Close At The End Of May
Terra Ferment opened in Downtown Springfield on February 29, 2020 and at the end of the month it will officially serve its last brew to the public. In a Facebook - owner Bill Tubbs shared the short hi...
Kyle Hutchinson Apr 30, 2025 Paul 'Rocki' Nawrocki sits down with Bill Tubbs, owner of Terra Ferment for an interview on January 23, 2022. Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Woodward Community Media

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

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

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