Category Archives: Local Stories

Friday Night Live Friday in Downtown Springfield starting at 5pm. There will be live music at multiple venues, art galleries open late as well as local shops, restaurants and coffee shops staying open...

92.7 WQLZ proudly partnered with MJ Kellner to host the annual Weebles Rocks for Hunger Food Drive from November 13-15, 2025, benefiting the Salvation Army of Springfield. This three-day event brought...

Jack Robertson Lawn Care wants to give thanks to the Springfield community by giving away 2500+ free pies on their Annual Pie Day Monday, November 24, 2025 from 6am - 3pm **One pie per person. While s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.