Category Archives: Local Stories
The Weekender for Sept. 18-20, 2026: Capital City Century, Clayville Fall Festival, & Water Lanterns
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find live theater, cycling, art fairs, fall festivals, live music, and family-friendly events happening throughout the Springfield area. Frid...
Sep 18, 2026
Wet Nose Wednesday : Kara
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Sep 16, 2026
New Sports Bar 'AJ's Fifty Yard Line' Coming To Lake Pointe Plaza
A new neighborhood sports bar is coming to Springfield's south end -- AJ's Fifty Yard Line. Signage is already up with 'Coming Summer 2026' branding -- with the concept of a sports bar and grill with ...
Sep 11, 2026 Photo Credit: Kyle Hutchinson / Woodward Community Media Springfield
The Weekender for Sept. 11-13, 2026: Art Spectacular, Babyface & Bluegrass
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find live music, family activities, classic cars, fine art, butterflies, ballet, and more happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday L...
Sep 11, 2026 Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon in Springfield's Washington Park. Photo Credit: Stan Anders
Wet Nose Wednesday : Coco
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Sep 09, 2026
The Weekender for Sept. 4-6, 2026: Springfield Mile, Bacon & Blues Fest & High School Football
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find racing, festivals, live music, and high school football happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday High School Football returns f...
Sep 04, 2026 Photo Credit: SOB Festival
Wet Nose Wednesday : Charlette
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Sep 02, 2026
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