Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.

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If you've ever looked at a bowl of Sour Patch Kids and a basket of chicken wings and thought, "You know what? These belong together," then Wingstop has granted your wish. Just in time for Halloween, Wingstop has teamed up with Sour Patch Kids to create a limited-time flavor called Sour Patch Kids Wicked Punch...

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, it's a packed Halloween weekend around Springfield with trick-or-treat events, haunted happenings, live entertainment, theater, and family-friendly fun. Halloween Happenings Zoolie Ghoulie takes place at Henson Robinson Zoo Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday fr...

Bella is an awesome blend of calm and active. Around the house, she's one of the most relaxed dogs you could hope to meet-content to hang out with her people and soak up the moment. But step outside, and her love for adventure shines! Whether it's a long walk or just spending time outdoors, Bella is happiest when she's...

The 7th Annual Channel1450 Fill the Trailer Food Drive has officially concluded, with local high school football teams stepping up once again to help fight food insecurity throughout Central Illinois. From October 5 through October 19, community members were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items as participati...

Presented by Meet the 98.7 WNNS Circle of Friends - your connection to the heartbeat of the Springfield area! The Circle of Friends is your best variety for inside scoops, volunteer engagement, and issues that matter most to our vibrant community. Join the conversation and let's celebrate the best of Springfield, toget...

Each week we feature a new animal looking for a loving home from Sangamon County Animal Control.

It finally feels like fall! If you're looking for something to do this weekend, you'll find seasonal favorites, live music, theater, movies, Celtic traditions, and family-friendly fall fun happening throughout the Springfield area. Friday New Salem Candlelight Walk takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln's New...

A great jack-o'-lantern can turn heads all Halloween season, but keeping it fresh is often easier said than done. Once a pumpkin is carved, the clock starts ticking, and within just a few days it can begin to shrivel, mold, and collapse. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help extend the life of your spooky masterpiec...

Taylorville senior Liam Bettis finished in fourth place and Glenwood junior Adam Galvan finished in seventh place at the 2A Carbondale sectional on Saturday to punch their tickets to state. You can find full results here.

Ali Londrigan won the 2A Carbondale sectional individual title and Glenwood won the team title as a final tune up before the state tournament next weekend as the Titans look to win 3 state titles in

The Cahokia Comanches picked up a 24-21 4A Round One victory over Jacksonville on Saturday. The Comanches will travel to Rochester in Round Two while Jacksonville's season comes a close at 8-2.

Auburn got three rushing touchdowns from Beau Chance in the first half and two from Chance Crissey in the second half on their way to a 38-17 win over Red Bud in Round One of the

Brown County defended their home field as a 9-0, #1 seed with a 48-14 victory over Athens. Bradley Markert's 100 yard pick six for Brown County tied a 1A postseason record. The Warriors season ends at

Monticello shut out Olympia and moved on to round two in the Class 3A playoffs with a 34-0 win on Saturday.

Normal West defeated Glenwood 51-34 in round one of the 6A playoffs. The Wildcats swept the matchups after winning the week one contest over Glenwood as well. Cody Muhlbauer and K'Shaun Jones each found the endzone

The Williamsville Bullets and Sparta Bulldogs battled in a back and fourth 3A Round One football game on Saturday but it was the Bullets who picked up the 43-38 victory. Xavier Smith scored four touchdowns for

Following a 43-38 win over Sparta we spoke with Xavier Smith about this four touchdown day along with Aaron Kunz about the round one win.

Mt Zion defended home field against their neighbors to the north, defeating MacArthur 35-29 to advance in the 4A playoffs. Mt Zion will head to Centralia in the second round. MacArthur's season comes to an end