New NPR Illinois sponsorship account executive, Eric Murphy, shares his journey that includes Illinois politics and the military.

Jeff Cunningham, Springfield Animal Protective League Events Coordinator and Community Outreach Manager shares how to get your team signed up for APL Trivia Night Friday Nov. 14. This event is one of the most important fundraisers each year for this Sangamon County shelter which provides love and care to more than 2,000 animals every year.

The purpose of the hearing is for the public to provide input on the plan for intersection improvement.

After last year’s success, the City is continuing the contest and participation remains free.

Steven Herman left VOA after it was shut down earlier this year.

Steve Mann shares his thoughts about the Lincoln penny no longer being minted.Mann is with the Central Illinois Numismatic Association and is the Show Chair for the 35th Annual Fall Coin Show November 9, at the Northfield Center in Springfield.

The event Wednesday Nov. 5 is free to attend.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 8.

Launched in 2022, the Isringhausen DRIVE Grants has now awarded $150,000 to nine emerging businesses in downtown Springfield.