Category Archives: Local Stories
35th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Sale This Weekend
Spring is officially in the air, and there's no better way to kick off the season than by attending one of central Illinois' favorite traditions-the 35th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Sale! This wee...
Mar 27, 2026
Free Beer and Hot Wings Return to Mornings on 92.7 WQLZ Starting March 16th
Big things are happening on 92.7 WQLZ, and we're pumped to finally share the news. Beginning Monday, March 16th, Free Beer and Hot Wings make its return to Springfield mornings! You'll be able to catc...
Mar 13, 2026
Get Ready for the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
Springfield's most festive tradition is back! On Saturday, March 14th at the crack o' noon, the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will bring a whole lot of fun to the heart of downtown. And this ye...
Mar 10, 2026
John Spalding Hosts the Sold Out AgeLinc Mardi Graw Masquerade Gala
On Saturday, March 7th, AgeLinc held its 5th Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala at the Crowne Plaza. The event was sold out and brought community members together to support AgeLinc's ongoing services ...
Mar 10, 2026
Polar Plunge Draws Record Participation on Lake Springfield
Saturday, March 7th brought the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to the KC Club on Lake Springfield, supporting Special Olympics Illinois. More than 500 registered plungers took part, mar...
Mar 09, 2026 Rock (left) from 98.7 WNNS and Ryan (right) from 92.7 WQLZ both took the plunge.
Milestone Moment: All Our Brands Now Under One Roof
On Monday, March 2nd the WCM Springfield team gathered for a special breakfast to celebrate a major milestone - all of our morning shows are officially under one roof at the new Riverton location. Ove...
Mar 05, 2026
Community Leaders Help Raise $3,950 at 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night
Sports fans from across the Springfield area packed into KC Council #364 on Sunday, February 15, 2026, for the 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night. Presented by Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM and Channe...
Feb 18, 2026
There's something for every Valentine on The Weekender for Friday, February 13, 2026
Parents' Night Out Valentine Edition Saturday at the Kidzeum. Drop off starts at 5pm, pickup by 8pm. More Info 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night Sunday night at the KC Hall. Trivia starts at 6pm and...
Feb 13, 2026
Ballet, theater, art, live music, and celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Weekender for Friday, February 6, 2026
Princess and The Frog: A Children's Ballet The Legacy Theatre Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm and 5pm. More Info The Addams Family Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday at Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunda...
Feb 06, 2026
15th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night Draws Massive Crowd at the BOS Center
Springfield showed up in a big way on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties hosted its 15th Annual Trivia Night-the biggest trivia night in the state of Illin...
Feb 02, 2026