Category Archives: Local Stories

The shelter environment is just too stressful for some of the dogs that come to Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Our Wet Nose Wednesday star for this week was really stressed in the...

It looks like Josh Roberts is ready for pontoon season! Lake Springfield Marina is the first stop on our 217 Tales Summer Preview.

Our Wet Nose Wednesday star for this week ain't nothin but a hound dog. He ain't crying' all the time but this boy really wants to get out of kennel life and into a loving home. Lou came to Sangamon C...

Dogs end up at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center for all kinds of reasons. Some come in as strays, some are surrendered by their owners and some come from sad circumstances. Whatever ...

SATURDAY 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Village of Cultures, State Fairgrounds Food: Mr. Ribeye, Coleman Concessions, Wafflelicious Drinks: Water, Soda, Beer, Wine served by Illinois Wine Children & Famil...

Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center is still at full capacity. Many wonderful dogs have been waiting months to meet their new loving families. If you have been thinking about adding a n...

Did you know black dogs are the last dogs to get adopted from shelters? Unfortunately that's true and it's even worse it the black dog is big or a pit mix. Our Wet Nose Wednesday star for this week is...

Our Wet Nose Wednesday star for this week has been waiting to meet her new family since December 19th. Lilly is a happy 2 year old girl who was surrendered by her owner. She loves to be outside for he...

A visit to The Church of the Little Flower in Springfield and the Men's Club fish fry to find out what all the fuss is about... Warning: You will be hungry after watching this.