Category Archives: Local Stories
Our Channel 1450 Check-In With Leanna Churchill - 11/17/25
Our Weekly Channel 1450 Check-In with Leanna Churchill, giving us the highlights of last weeks' prep action in Central Illinois and giving us a preview of what's coming up this week including the star...
Nov 17, 2025
India Night: A Celebration of Culture and Community Impact
On Saturday, November 8th, the Crowne Plaza in Springfield transformed into a vibrant celebration of Indian culture for India Night, with a gala presented by the Asian Indian Women's Organization. Thi...
Nov 16, 2025
Santa Arrives in Style on The Weekender for Friday, November 14, 2025
Santa's Grand Arrival Friday at White Oaks Mall from 6-8pm. Welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to White Oaks Mall with bands, choirs, dance performances, and much more holiday fun. More Info Good Witch, Bad...
Nov 14, 2025 HASLOO / Depositphotos.com
Girls on the Run 5K in Springfield, Illinois: Empowering Young Athletes
On Saturday, November 8, Lincolnland Community College hosted the Girls on the Run 5K in Springfield, Illinois, bringing together hundreds of young runners and their supporters for a day of celebratio...
Nov 14, 2025
Woodward Community Media Supports YMCA Gala in Springfield
On November 7th, the Crowne Plaza in Springfield hosted the annual YMCA Gala to benefit the YMCA of Springfield, a signature event dedicated to strengthening community programs and services. The eveni...
Nov 14, 2025
Kiwanis and SHG Key Club Raising $$ to Provide Coats for Kids at McClernand Elementary
Director of Marketing at the YMCA of Springfield & Kiwanis member, Lou Bart comes by the studio with Ella and Natalie from the SHG Key Club to let us know how we can help keep the students at McCl...
Nov 13, 2025
Wet Nose Wednesday : Frank
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Nov 12, 2025
The Channel 1450 Check-In With Leanna Churchill 11/10/25
Our weekly visit with Channel 1450's Leanna Churchill recapping last weeks' prep action and giving us a preview of this weeks' action - including week 3 of the IHSA football playoffs
Nov 10, 2025
Circus Fun, Girls on the Run, and More on The Weekender for Friday, November 7, 2025
Ansar Shrine Circus At the BOS Center Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 11am, 3pm, and 7:30pm, and Sunday at 12:30pm and 4:30pm. More Info Girls on the Run Fall 2025 5K Saturday at Lincolnland Community Coll...
Nov 07, 2025
Wet Nose Wednesday : Levi
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Nov 05, 2025