Category Archives: Local Stories

Rochester Is Champion of the 5th Annual Fill the Trailer Food Drive
In a display of community spirit and generosity, the Rochester Rockets Football Team emerged victorious in Channel1450.com's 5th Annual Fill the Trailer Food Drive, sponsored by INB. This year's event...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 29, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Olive
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Oct 23, 2024

5th Annual Channel1450.com Fill the Trailer Food Drive Kicks Off
The 5th Annual Channel1450.com Fill the Trailer Food Drive has officially begun, bringing together high school football programs across Central Illinois in a spirited competition to support the Centra...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 16, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Duo
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Oct 16, 2024

Eating Around The 217: Illinois Products Fall Market [VIDEO]
Josh Roberts takes #EatingAroundThe217 to the Illinois Products Fall Market -- located at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds!
Kyle Hutchinson Oct 12, 2024

Eating Around the 217 Wins an IBA Silver Dome Award
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) presented the Silver Dome Awards, recognizing the best in broadcasting, Tuesday, October 8th. The ceremony was held at Illinois State University's Bone Stud...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 11, 2024

Sports Radio Play-by-Play Team Wins Third Silver Dome Award
The Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) celebrated broadcasting excellence at their annual Silver Dome Awards on Tuesday, October 8th. The event took place at Illinois State University's Bone Stud...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 11, 2024

Kevin O'Dea Honored with Prestigious Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award
On Tuesday, October 8th, Kevin O'Dea was celebrated as the recipient of the Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year award. The ceremony took place at Illinois State University's Bone St...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 10, 2024 Kevin O'Dea receives the Vincent T. Wasilewski Illinois Broadcaster of the Year Award.

Wet Nose Wednesday: Tigger
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Oct 09, 2024

Tom Woodward Discusses Recent Illinois Radio Acquisitions on AM Springfield
AM Springfield's Sam Madonia had an opportunity speak with CEO and President of Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI), Tom Woodward, on Thursday morning's show. Tom revealed some of Woodward's long hist...
Michelle Mitchell Oct 03, 2024