Slow Art Day — The Pharmacy Gallery and Art SpaceDetails at link! Saturday, April 11

Craig speaks with Mickey Tate, founder of the Midwest Toy & Comic Fest about the upcoming shows in Decatur and Springfield. The Decatur show happens this weekend, April 11-12, at the Decatur Civic Center. Springfield will be held April 18-19 at the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fair Grounds. Both shows will be $10 per person, kids 12 and under get in free. Mickey speaks with Craig about some of the celebrities coming to the shows, and what people can expect when they come out.https://www.midwesttoycomicfest.com

After two tragedies that deeply and personally impacted and her family in ways that she could not have previously imagined; Jessica Derhake decided to pen her first book, 'Goodbye Starlight'. A book to help children and families process grief and loss of loved ones.

Didjits are a high-octane punk rock from central Illinois. Originally active from 1981 to 1994. They are now back with Billy Fury and Beanz Decatur, and discuss their reformation. “Killboy Powerhead” is a Didjits song that covered by The Offspring; Rick Sims was a member of the band The Supersuckers for a stint.

UIS student leaders take their stories to the Capitol, lobbying lawmakers for higher ed funding — and learning advocacy starts with using your voice.

St. Louis duo, Bruiser Queen has been a Springfield favorite. Morgan Nusbaum (guitars/vocals) and Jason Potter (drums/vocals) pack a powerful punch combining garage/raw power & nostalgic smoothness.

Ko'u Hopkins sits down with a student visa holder as they discuss the fear and stigma of being a international student in today's climate

Springfield is seeing job growth. Now a proposed data center could bring 500 construction jobs, $6.5M in taxes, and big debate over power and water. Here’s what it means.

(Originally aired Friday, March 27, 2026)Dominic Watson and Nate Robinson discuss CAPWorks Trade Career Discovery Day with The Springfield Project at CAP 1908. Individuals 18 and older will learn from union representatives about apprenticeship pathways to skilled trades. April 1, 4:30-6:30pm, 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center, 1100 South Grand Ave. East.

Free concerts. paid artists. big impact. The Springfield Area Arts Council is hiring, and gearing up for a bigger-than-ever Levitt AMP season. Get involved and support local arts!