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The Weekender for Friday, September 5, 2025
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 (...
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Comedian Nate Bargatze to Play BOS Center in Springfield
Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 am with presale today with the code "EYES" at Bargatze's website, nateland.com.
Sep 04, 2025

HS Football is back, Springfield Mile and Labor Day Celebrations on The Weekender for Friday, August 29, 2025
The fair is over, school is back in session, and it's the unofficial kickoff to fall with the long Labor Day weekend. If you're looking for fun, here's your list from The Weekender Friday, August 29, 2025 St. Louis CBC @ Sacred Heart-Griffin 7pm kickoff on Sports Radio 92.3 FM/1450 AM East Peoria @ Southeast 7pm kick...
Aug 29, 2025

A Benefit For Jared's Keepers Featuring Darryl Worley
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...
Aug 28, 2025

Farm Progress Show Hits Decatur This Week
The show's hours are 8a to 4p. For more info visit www.farmprogressshow.com
Aug 25, 2025
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Illinois State Fair Enters Its Final Weekend
Friday admission is free for police officers, firefighters, EMTs and healthcare workers who show their badges at the gate.
Aug 15, 2025

Illinois State Fair Reaches Halfway Point
The Illinois State Fair reaches the halfway mark today with Twosday featuring 2-dollar admission and 2-dollar carnival rides.
Aug 12, 2025

Illinois State Fair Continues with Senior and Scout Day
The Illinois State Fair continues today with Senior and Scout Day with those 60 and older and scouts in uniform admitted free. Special senior events are planned throughout the day at the Illinois Building. Truck and tractor pulls are scheduled for the Arena at 7:30, Shake, Rattle 'n' Roll performs a free doo-wop show a...
Aug 11, 2025

Illinois State Fair Begins Opening Weekend
The Illinois State Fair moves into its opening weekend
Aug 08, 2025

Illinois EPA to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Springfield
Pre-registration for the event is required
Aug 07, 2025