Category Archives: Local Stories
Woodward Community Media Brings Home Three Silver Dome Awards
Woodward Community Media is proud to announce that we brought home three honors at the 2026 Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards, held Wednesday evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sp...
Sep 30, 2026 From the left: Derek Parris of Channel1450.com, Chris McCloud and Steve Bridge from WMAY-FM/AM, Josh Roberts from 104.5 WFMB.
Wet Nose Wednesday : River
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Sep 30, 2026
The Weekender for Sept. 25-27, 2026: Route 66 Festival, KC & The Sunshine Band & Football
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival leads a packed lineup featuring live music, tribute bands, movies, artisan vendors, and ...
Sep 25, 2026 Cars lined up in downtown Springfield for the 25th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. Photo Credit: Greg Downing
Wet Nose Wednesday : Sully
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Sep 23, 2026
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 9, 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 4, 2026 Photo Credit: SOB Festival