NPR Illinois Sponsor Account Executive, Elizabeth Wake Shares Haunted Stories for Halloween. Stories include some in Downtown Springfield and even George Washington Chatterton Sr.

Filmmaker Matt Brookens and Jeff Williams Had an In-Depth Conversation covering many topics. This special segment features Matt and Jeff telling one spooky story each as we head toward Halloween. Matt's movie, Psychic Zero is featured in the upcoming Route 66 Film Festival.

Shawn McKinney and Austin Godbey bring the Spooky Business to Petersburg, Illinois. Terror On The Square and Spirits From The Past attract Haunted House enthusiasts from all haunts.

UnthYnck is playing at Hobgoblinspookadelic 2026 and Came to the Studio to Talk About Their Music and History of the band. This event will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Arlington's in Springfield, all age show, $10 at the door.

Rhythm on Route 66, a ragtime and jazz fundraiser for the Illinois State Museum’s Miles of Memories exhibit, takes place Friday, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, featuring Royce Martin.

The Sertoma Club of Springfield supports people with hearing loss through hearing aid assistance, scholarships, and community resources. Board members Mark Hanson and Keith Baker discuss the club’s work and the upcoming Celebrate Sound walk set to take place on Oct. 17 in Washington Park in Springfield. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk at 9:30 a.m.

Amber Burke Johnson and The UNusual Suspects at Edwards Place Historic Home. This Murder Mystery Dinner happens in one of the oldest houses in Springfield on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18.

Four Leaf Accounting is a women founded business offering financial clarity for nonprofit organizations. Lisa Stevenson is presenting "Growing Into Your Board Position" a Lunch and Learn for non-profit Board Members.

The Art of Jazz brings monthly performances to The Pharmacy Gallery and Art Space every second Tuesday of each month. This month's event on Oct. 13 features Frank Parker and the UIS Jazz Ensemble.

A Community Open House will happen at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 18 from 1-4pm. Pastor Susan Phillips and Event Coordinator Aziza McNeese share information on the church renovations.