Category Archives: Local Stories
Wet Nose Wednesday: Rafe
The kennels at Sangamon County Animal Control are Adoption Center are beyond full. We're making space wherever we can to house the many dogs who have been waiting months to find their new families. Ou...
Jul 12, 2023
YMCA Fresh Produce Box Giveaway to Happen Saturday, July 8
Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher held a press conference today to share updates on cleanup and relief efforts available to residents after last Thursday's derecho that left thousands without power acro...
Jul 07, 2023
Youth Sports: When is it too much?
Jul 07, 2023
Wet Nose Wednesday: Gage
It's been a very long time since our Wet Nose Wednesday star came from the cat side of the shelter. That's about to change! We have a special guy we'd like you to meet. Gauge is a very handsome older ...
Jul 05, 2023
City of Springfield Releases New Assistance Resources Page
The City of Springfield has created a new web page for Assistance Resources and information. The page includes: Information on local cooling centers Phone numbers for Public Works CWLP American Red Cr...
Jul 04, 2023 Spring Dew / CC
How to Have Self-Worth in a Relationship
Jun 30, 2023
What Makes a Good Friend?
Jun 30, 2023
Why Experiencing Adversity Makes You Stronger
Jun 28, 2023
Wet Nose Wednesday: Pax
Meet Pax, our Wet Nose Wednesday star of the week! Pax arrived at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center on June 10th as a stray. He's about a year old and he's going to be a great compani...
Jun 28, 2023
How to Maintain an Active Lifestyle in a Busy World
Jun 26, 2023