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Optimus Prime -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet ‘Optimus Prime’ — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“…a prime example of tabby purr-fection.”

McKenna Vereeke, Miss Capital City
Local
3 months ago
Miss Capital City is looking to become Miss Illinois

McKenna Vereeke wants to be Miss Illinois and also a psychiatrist.

Education
3 months ago
Finding joy through words: mother, son share hope in ‘Adventures of Neo’ series

Dawson told WAND News that the series was born out of a dark time shortly after Neo’s diagnosis.

Jacob Albert
Sports
3 months ago
‘It’s a lifestyle’: Local runner tests his limits in ultramarathons

“It’s a lifestyle,” Albert said. “[People are] always telling me I’m crazy for how much I run.”

Resolutions
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Still thinking about resolutions? Expert says make them more attainable and not as big

A local doctor suggests going beyond the typical New Years resolutions.

Local
3 months ago
Improve your money habits by setting financial resolutions for 2026

Most financial resolutions fall into four categories: creating a budget, reducing debt, building up savings and improving credit scores.

Matt, Amy, and baby Theodore Barker after being the first family to give birth in Springfield in 2026. Well, Theodore had no comment.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Oh baby! Meet the first newborn of 2026 in Springfield

Theodore Barker: Born 12:41 a.m. 1/1/2026. 8 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches long.

Local
3 months ago
Fun times for tourists and locals in Springfield begin January 3

Amy Beadle from Visit Springfield has a fun list of activities beginning in January.

Local
3 months ago
New Year’s Eve tradition: First Night Springfield

Arts celebration throughout downtown Wednesday afternoon and evening.

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