Category Archives: Local Stories

217 Tales: Discover An Adventure With The Capital City Bourbon Journey! [VIDEO]
June 14 is National Bourbon Day -- did you know that Springfield has it's own Capital City Bourbon Journey?! The Capital City Bourbon Journey features 14 area establishments -- each offering their own...
Kyle Hutchinson Jun 14, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Ameilie
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Jun 12, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Quinn
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Jun 05, 2024

It's Showtime - the Illinois State Fair Box Office Opens June 3rd
It's showtime! The Illinois State Fair Grandstand box office opens Monday, June 3rd, and we're celebrating with special offers you can only get at the box office in-person June 3rd 8am - 5pm. For ever...
Michelle Mitchell May 29, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Spud
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 29, 2024

217 Tales: Mental Health Awareness Month w/ AFSP Illinois [VIDEO]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month - John Spalding sits down with Angela Cummings, Executive Director of the Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Topics Covered In Thi...
Kyle Hutchinson May 23, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Lainey
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 22, 2024

217 Tales: Motorcycle Safety Month w/ Hall's Harley-Davidson
The weather is getting warmer and motorcycles are coming out of hibernation. John Spalding talks with Diane Hughes at Hall's Harley-Davidson about what motorists can do to help keep motorcyclists safe...
Kyle Hutchinson May 22, 2024

Eating Around The 217: Your Grilling Headquarters This Summer Is Turasky Meats! [VIDEO]
While we're still a week away from the official kickoff to summer, it's not to early to begin filling up your refrigerator with some delicious staples of summer! Josh Roberts visited Turasky Meats thi...
Kyle Hutchinson May 20, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Lulu
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 15, 2024