Category Archives: Local Stories

ISF Fair Fun & Food Kickoff Party
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...
Josh Roberts May 01, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Winston
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...
John Spalding Apr 26, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Spirit
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...
John Spalding Apr 19, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Lilly
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...
John Spalding Apr 12, 2023

The Best Fish Fry In Central Illinois!
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.
John Spalding Apr 06, 2023

Trivia At The ALPM
Joe Crain with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum tells us about an upcoming fundraiser for the Museum - a Trivia Night on 4/15/23.
John Spalding Apr 06, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Flash
Are you ready to get out in the fresh air for some exercise after a long winter? You're new best buddy is waiting for you at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center. Meet Flash! Flash has b...
John Spalding Apr 05, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Aurora
Our Wet Nose Wednesday star for this week may look familiar to you because she has been at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center since August 12th. That's right! Seven months! Aurora came...
John Spalding Mar 29, 2023

Free resources to help get your garden growing
Did you notice what happened over the weekend? The sun was out, the temperatures were up, and people came out of their caves. I even heard a lawn mower fire up! All of this spring activity has me supe...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 27, 2023

State Fair Grandstand Tickets Are Set To Go On Sale Soon
Rebecca Clark, Manager of the Illinois State Fair, stops by to tell us about tickets for this years Grandstand concerts and when and where you can buy them
John Spalding Mar 27, 2023