The Weekender for Friday, September 5, 2025 There's nothing more fall than high school football. Catch a game - there are plenty of them happening Friday at 7pm for all games listed. Alton Marqueette @ QND Bloomington @ U-High Jacksonville @ Eisenhower Lanphier @ East Peoria MacArthur @ Springfield High North County (...

Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 am with presale today with the code "EYES" at Bargatze's website, nateland.com.

TThursday, Deb Martin stopped by New Country Mornings on 104.5 WFMB to talk about an upcoming fundraiser featuring two amazing artists: Chef Alex Belew, season 21 winner of Hell's Kitchen and platinum-selling country artist Darryl Worley. Deb is the president and co-founder of Jarden's Keepers Foundation, Inc., a nonpr...

The Illinois State Fair moves into its opening weekend

More information and a complete schedule are at statefair.illinois.gov. The theme for this year's fair is "Adventure Awaits."

Two large festivals continue in the area this weekend.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal on Tuesday morning reminded organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays to keep safety top of mind and to be sure that those active, participating vendors have the required state licenses and certificates befo...

The Illinois State Fair and IDoA announced that the upcoming 2025 ISF will have a rather adventurous theme. The theme for this year's fair - "Adventure Awaits" - as noted by the department: "...sets the tone for an unforgettable journey through all that makes the Illinois State Fair a must-see event-live...

The June 18 City Council approved a set of ordinances related to expansion of 11th Street traffic access for the Prosperity Park development. The ordinance package had originally been set aside from the consent agenda for debate at the request of Ward 6 Alderwoman Jennifer Notariano, who last week expressed concern for...

Day three of the Sangamon County Fair features the grandstand show by country musicians Tracy Byrd with Jake Worthington. The Longmeyer Band and a 90's country tribute group are set to perform in the pavilion. Grandstand attractions include Saturday's rodeo and the demolition derby on Sunday. The fair continues through...