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Staab Funeral Home Announces Annual "Kids Good Grief Camp"
Staab Funeral Home's annual "Kids Good Grief Camp" will be taking place on April 12th at Erin's Pavilion at Southwind Park.
Mar 03, 2026
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Heartland Credit Union to Host a Passport Registration Day
The event will be held on Feb 28th at Heartland Credit Union, 610 E. St. Joseph St. in Springfield and run from 9a to 11a.
Feb 24, 2026
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
Join 92.7 WQLZ and 98.7 WNNS for the 27th year of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois! Saturday, March 7, 2026 Noon KC Lake Club Ryan from 92.7 WQLZ and Rocki from 98.7 WNNS will be taking the plunge! Pre Event Check-In and Hoodie Pick-up Friday, March 6th 6pm - 8pm KC Lake Club Che...
Feb 23, 2026
There's something for every Valentine on The Weekender for Friday, February 13, 2026
Parents' Night Out Valentine Edition Saturday at the Kidzeum. Drop off starts at 5pm, pickup by 8pm. More Info 21st Annual All Sports Trivia Night Sunday night at the KC Hall. Trivia starts at 6pm and benefits the Capital Area Sports Commission. More Info The Addams Family Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at ...
Feb 13, 2026
Illinois Native Bailey Zimmerman to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Zimmerman is a native of Louisville in southeastern Illinois. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am on Ticketmaster.
Feb 10, 2026
Matchbox 20 to Play Illinois State Fair Grandstand
The group has earned hits in each of the past three decades including "3AM," "Push," and "Unwell". Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am through Ticketmaster.
Feb 09, 2026
Ballet, theater, art, live music, and celebrating the Lunar New Year on the Weekender for Friday, February 6, 2026
Princess and The Frog: A Children's Ballet The Legacy Theatre Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 3pm and 5pm. More Info The Addams Family Hoogland Center for the Arts Friday at Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. More Info Drawing Birds for Kids Lincoln Memorial Garden Saturday at 1pm. More Info Lunar New Year Event Kidze...
Feb 06, 2026
Books, Seeds, and Dreams on The Weekender for Friday, January 16, 2026
MLK Day at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Monday during regular museum hours. The I Have a Dream Speech will be at 11am and Noon in the museum's plaza. More Info Something's Afoot Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm an dSunday at 3p at the Hoogland Center for the Arts. More Info Winter Old Capitol Far...
Jan 16, 2026
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Motorheads Chili Cook-Off Benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Join 104.5 WFMB and 99-7 CVS Chili Cook-Off Sunday, February 22, 2026 Noon - 6pm Motorheads Bar & Grill Proceeds from this event benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Entry Fee: $30 for cooks Register: at Motorheads with Christianna or email christianna@66motorheads.com All chili must be cooked on-site from...
Jan 15, 2026
Golf, cereal, and lots of laughs on The Weekender for Friday, January 9, 2026
Whether you want a good laugh, love cereal, or golf - there's something fun to do this weekend. Donnie B's Comedy with John Morgan Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 7:30pm at Casey's Pub, 2200 Meadbrook Rd. More Info Cereal Cinema Saturday cereal buffet at 9am, film at 9:30am with the The Muppet Movie. This event is for t...
Jan 09, 2026












