Category Archives: Local Stories

How to Get Through the Back to School Morning Rush
Michelle Mitchell Aug 25, 2023

Pep Rally Pop Quiz 2023: Week 1 Winner
The Pretzels ended our 2022 season with a W and they start off our 2023 High School Football with another W.
bondsy Aug 25, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Boone
The staff at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center and all of the Friends of SCAC volunteers are doing everything we can to find loving homes for the dogs in our care. This has been a tou...
John Spalding Aug 23, 2023

Let's Do Better
Michelle Mitchell Aug 18, 2023

Summertime Mom Guilt
Michelle Mitchell Aug 16, 2023

Wet Nose Wednesday: Evie
The kennels at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center are still full of wonderful dogs looking for loving homes. This week we would like to introduce you to our second longest resident. Th...
John Spalding Aug 16, 2023

35 Years of Life
Michelle Mitchell Aug 14, 2023

Vote Now for Golden's Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
Springfield, IL - The food is one of the best parts of the Illinois State Fair, and some would argue it's the best part of the Illinois State Fair. All over the fairgrounds you'll find traditional fai...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 12, 2023

2023 BUTTER COW UNVEILED
SPRINGFIELD, IL -Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the treasured Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Using the theme "Harvest the Fun," sculptor Sarah Pratt'...
Josh Roberts Aug 09, 2023

Happy National Women's Day!
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2023