Category Archives: Local Stories
Celebrate Spring and Save The Date for the Spring Lawn & Garden Sale
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by attending the Spring Lawn & Garden Sale on Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgr...
Mar 21, 2025
Wet Nose Wednesday : Charlie
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Mar 19, 2025
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 ...
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...
Mar 18, 2025
Wet Nose Wednesday : Chip
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Mar 12, 2025
Wet Nose Wednesday : Fred
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
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...
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 ...
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...
Feb 28, 2025
Wet Nose Wednesday: River
Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
Feb 26, 2025