Category Archives: Local Stories

Josh Roberts and Bondsy Emcee the 40th Annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, downtown Springfield was alive with the vibrant colors and sounds of the 40th annual Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade. This year's event was a spectacular celebration ...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 18, 2025

AgeLinc's 4th Annual Mardi Gras Mashquerade Gala Raises Awareness and Funds for Local Seniors
On March 1, 2025, AgeLinc's Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala was held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, bringing together the Central Illinois community for a night of celebration and support. Hosted by J...
Michelle Mitchell Mar 18, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Chip
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Mar 12, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday : Fred
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Mar 05, 2025

217 Tales: How Does Your Beer Get To You? [VIDEO]
John Spalding takes a tour of the Robert 'Chick' Fritz Inc. warehouse in Springfield, Illinois to discover what it takes to get your favorite beverages from the brewery onto store shelves. This episod...
Kyle Hutchinson Mar 03, 2025

Eating Around The 217: Illinois Products Expo 2025 [VIDEO]
The 26th Annual Illinois Products Expo is this weekend - Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2 inside of the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Josh Roberts takes a quick trip around the ...
Kyle Hutchinson Mar 01, 2025

Motorheads Backyard Chili Cook-off Benefitting St. Jude
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025 Time: Noon - 6pm Location: Motorheads Bar & Grill Live Music: Lick Creek Benefitting: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Schedule of Events: 09:00am All entries allo...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 28, 2025

Wet Nose Wednesday: River
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Feb 26, 2025

217 Tales: Behind The Scenes At King Pin Lanes [VIDEO]
Millions of frames have been logged on the bowling alley at King Pin Lanes since it opened in Springfield back in 1960. John Spalding takes a tour of the front of the house and behind the pins in our ...
Kyle Hutchinson Feb 25, 2025

Carpenters Local #270 Radiothon Raises $147,257 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, the Carpenters Local #270 St. Jude Radiothon successfully raised $147,257 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The two-day event, he...
Michelle Mitchell Feb 21, 2025