Category Archives: Local Stories

Wet Nose Wednesday: Sneezy
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Aug 21, 2024

Eating Around The 217: Illinois State Fair [VIDEO]
The Illinois State Fair is going on through Sunday, August 18 -- Josh Roberts visits some of his favorite places in the latest episode of Eating Around The 217!
Kyle Hutchinson Aug 16, 2024

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich from Heaterz is the People's Choice Golden Abe Winner
The 2024 Illinois State Fair has once again brought together an array of culinary creations, and the people have spoken! This year's Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest saw fierce competition, bu...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 15, 2024

Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival Returns for 2024
The much-anticipated Springfield Oyster and Beer Festival (SOB Festival) is back for its 14th year, and Neuhoff Media is proud to be the media sponsor of this beloved event. Mark your calendars for Sa...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 14, 2024 Photo Credit: SOB Festival

Wet Nose Wednesday: Ace
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Aug 14, 2024

Voting is Open Now for Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
Springfield, IL - The rides, the concerts, the animals, the food. Yes, some might say the food is the very best part of the Illinois State Fair. But where can you find the best food on the fairgrounds...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 10, 2024 Photo Credit: Illinois State Fair

Chatham Ice Cream Shop Wins Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest
The Golden Abe's Fantastic Fair Food Contest is a hotly contested race every year at the Illinois State Fair. This year, it was a Chatham ice cream shop - Scoop Du Jour - that captured the big win. Th...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2024

Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Held Joins AM Springfield at the Illinois State Fair
Thursday, August 8, 2024*- Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM's morning show, AM Springfield broadcasted live from the Illinois State Fair with a special guest: 2-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Held. Held,...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2024 Left to Right: Matt Brewer, Ryan Held, Sam Madonia

Wet Nose Wednesday: Lainey
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Aug 07, 2024

Wet Nose Wednesday: Coco
Villas Transitional Care Now Available Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.
John Spalding Jul 31, 2024