Category Archives: Local Stories

Woodward Community Media Hosts Future Broadcasters for IBF Media Career Academy
May 12, 2026 - Woodward Community Media proudly welcomed a group of aspiring media professionals to its campus as part of the IBF Media Career Academy, one of three premier training programs featured ...
Michele Mitchell May 12, 2026 Students participating in the IBF Media Career Academy pose outside Woodward Community Media in Illinois with RAB President & CEO, Mike Hulvey.

The Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity and more on The Weekender for May 8, 2026
Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity Events Friday and Saturday in Downtown Springfield. Friday street party 4pm- 9pm includes music from Deja Voodoo Band and Lick Creek. Saturday music from Capt...
Michele Mitchell May 08, 2026

2026 Levitt AMP Springfield Concert Series
Put it on your calendar for great FREE family-friendly concert every Thursday night. Levitt AMP Springfield Concert Series May 28 - July 30 6:00pm - 9:15pm Bring your lawn chairs and picnics! All conc...
Michele Mitchell May 07, 2026

Wet Nose Wednesday : Bruno
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding May 06, 2026

Rock for Mental Health & and Heroes at Home Plate on the Weekender for May 1, 2026
Hammer-In & Chuck Wagon Saturday and Sunday 9a - 4pm at Clayville Historic Site. Blacksmiths will be demonstrating and teaching their craft. There will also be campfire cooking and bluegrass music...
Michele Mitchell May 01, 2026

99‑7 CVS Expands Coverage: Now Available on 94‑7 FM in Springfield
We've got exciting news! You can now listen to 997 CVS not only on 99-7 FM, but also on 947 FM right here in Springfield. Why the Change? Simple: you asked, and we listened. Many of our listeners told...
Michele Mitchell May 01, 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
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