Category Archives: Local Stories

Have Lunch with Us to Celebrate the Illinois State Fair Just 100 Days Away
Woodward Community Media is excited to count down to the 2026 Illinois State Fair, and May 5th will be 100 days away from all the Illinois State Fair fun! Tuesday, May 5th 10:30am - 2:30pm Join us for...
Michele Mitchell Apr 24, 2026

Live music, star gazing, earth fair, and more on The Weekender for Friday, April 24, 2026
There is so much to do this weekend - have fun! The Session R&B Jam Sneaker Ball Friday at at Danenberger Family Vineyards. Music starts at 6pm. Tickets Required. More Info Big Love - A Tribute to...
Michele Mitchell Apr 24, 2026 paulistano / Depositphotos.com

Wet Nose Wednesday : Barron
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 22, 2026

Welcome To Wyvern Botanicals
A visit with Kelly & Nico from Wyvern Botanicals of Jacksonville, IL...they introduce us to their products and where we can get them and more information.
John Spalding Apr 17, 2026

Wet Nose Wednesday : Forrest
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 15, 2026

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon, Jeff Dunham, and Opening Weekend of Henson Robinson Zoo on The Weekender for April 10, 2026.
Opening Weekend at Henson Robinson Zoo Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm. The animals have missed you! More Info Nature Walks with the Illinois state Museum at Lincoln Memorial Gardens Saturday at 1pm, 2...
Michele Mitchell Apr 10, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com

It's All About Easter on The Weekender for Friday, April 3, 2026
The Route 66 Drive In Opens This Weekend Visit the Route 66 Drive In for opening weekend Friday and Saturday (April 3 & 4). With screen one playing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Reminders of Hi...
Michele Mitchell Apr 03, 2026 DGLimages / Depositphotos.com

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...
Michele Mitchell 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...
Michele Mitchell 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...
Michele Mitchell Mar 10, 2026
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