Category Archives: Local Stories

Wet Nose Wednesday : Forrest
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Apr 15, 2026

Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon, Jeff Dunham, and Opening Weekend of Henson Robinson Zoo on The Weekender for April 10, 2026.
Opening Weekend at Henson Robinson Zoo Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm. The animals have missed you! More Info Nature Walks with the Illinois state Museum at Lincoln Memorial Gardens Saturday at 1pm, 2...
Michele Mitchell Apr 10, 2026 halfpoint / Depositphotos.com

It's All About Easter on The Weekender for Friday, April 3, 2026
The Route 66 Drive In Opens This Weekend Visit the Route 66 Drive In for opening weekend Friday and Saturday (April 3 & 4). With screen one playing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Reminders of Hi...
Michele Mitchell Apr 03, 2026 DGLimages / Depositphotos.com

35th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Sale This Weekend
Spring is officially in the air, and there's no better way to kick off the season than by attending one of central Illinois' favorite traditions-the 35th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Sale! This wee...
Michele Mitchell Mar 27, 2026

Free Beer and Hot Wings Return to Mornings on 92.7 WQLZ Starting March 16th
Big things are happening on 92.7 WQLZ, and we're pumped to finally share the news. Beginning Monday, March 16th, Free Beer and Hot Wings make its return to Springfield mornings! You'll be able to catc...
Michele Mitchell Mar 13, 2026

Get Ready for the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Springfield
Springfield's most festive tradition is back! On Saturday, March 14th at the crack o' noon, the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will bring a whole lot of fun to the heart of downtown. And this ye...
Michele Mitchell Mar 10, 2026

John Spalding Hosts the Sold Out AgeLinc Mardi Graw Masquerade Gala
On Saturday, March 7th, AgeLinc held its 5th Annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala at the Crowne Plaza. The event was sold out and brought community members together to support AgeLinc's ongoing services ...
Michele Mitchell Mar 10, 2026

Polar Plunge Draws Record Participation on Lake Springfield
Saturday, March 7th brought the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to the KC Club on Lake Springfield, supporting Special Olympics Illinois. More than 500 registered plungers took part, mar...
Michele Mitchell Mar 09, 2026 Rock (left) from 98.7 WNNS and Ryan (right) from 92.7 WQLZ both took the plunge.

Milestone Moment: All Our Brands Now Under One Roof
On Monday, March 2nd the WCM Springfield team gathered for a special breakfast to celebrate a major milestone - all of our morning shows are officially under one roof at the new Riverton location. Ove...
Michele Mitchell Mar 05, 2026

Community Leaders Help Raise $3,950 at 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night
Sports fans from across the Springfield area packed into KC Council #364 on Sunday, February 15, 2026, for the 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night. Presented by Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM and Channe...
Michele Mitchell Feb 18, 2026
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