Category Archives: Local Stories
The Weekender for Aug. 28-30, 2026: Foodies Festival, Moonlight Meander & Hairspray
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, you'll find great food, live music, theater, and outdoor entertainment happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday Second Annual 217 Foodi...
Aug 28, 2026 Partial eclispe on August 27, 2026. Photo Credit: Steve Bridge
Woodward Community Media Earns Multiple Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Award Finalist Nominations
Woodward Community Media is proud to announce that our stations, personalities, and digital teams have been recognized as finalists in multiple categories for the Illinois Broadcasters Association Sil...
Aug 27, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Marilyn
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Aug 26, 2026
The Weekender for Aug. 21-23, 2026: Grandstand Acts, Hairspray & Fairground Fun
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the Illinois State Fair headlines a packed calendar that also includes live theater, racing, concerts, and community events throughout the Springfie...
Aug 21, 2026 The Carnival at the Illinois State Fair. Photo Credit: Evan House
Wet Nose Wednesday : Bunnie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Aug 19, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Stormy
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Aug 12, 2026
Vote Now: Three Woodward Community Media Hosts Nominated for Community's Choice Awards
Woodward Community Media is proud to celebrate three of its on-air personalities who have been nominated in the State Journal-Register's 2026 Community's Choice Awards. John Spalding and Josh Roberts ...
Aug 08, 2026
The Weekender for August 7-9, 2026: Women's Pro Baseball, Everclear, Frozen & Logan County Fair Fun
There's a little something for everyone across Central Illinois this weekend, including live music, professional baseball, theater, and county fair entertainment. Here are a few of the highlights happ...
Aug 07, 2026 Night 2 of the Women's Professional Baseball League Sunday, August 2, 2026, featured San Francisco vs. Boston at Robin Roberts Stadium. Photo Credit: Greg Halbleib
Wet Nose Wednesday : Chaos
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Aug 05, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Gracie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Jul 29, 2026