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Holiday Guide 2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year—particularly here in the Capitol City area! From beloved traditional events to unique opportunities…

Win Tuesday Lunch Takeover with Papa John’s

You have a chance to win the Tuesday Lunch Takeover on 103.7 WDBR with Papa John’s Pizza! Submit your entry…

Save big on your favorite Springfield places with Springfield Real Deals!

Springfieldrealdeals.com is your chance to get half off some of your favorite Springfield places! Deals go on sale most Fridays…

Central Illinois online news site CapitolCityNow.com is here!

The ultimate local news experience for Central Illinois is here with CapitolCityNow.com! Stay informed with trusted reporters and anchors from…

Friends and Neighbors Apply Now!

We love being a part of (and supporting) Central Illinois charities and non-profits! Are you a nonprofit organization with an…

Radio Shares the Love – December

WDBR is showcasing a great Springfield organization every month with Radio Shares the Love. So many amazing charitable groups and…

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We’re streaming everywhere! Listen anytime to 103.7 WDBR on your home devices including Amazon Echo, Siri or Google. Amazon Echo…

Central Illinois Community Calendar

Check out all the fun events happening in Springfield, IL! Check out our CapitolCityNow.com community calendar

Talking Business over Coffee

Check out “Talking Business over Coffee!” Capitol Radio Group GM/VP Chris Bullock talks to local businesses about how they started,…

Pure Oldies 107.5FM Flips to Christmas Music

Starting Friday, November 21st through Christmas Day, Pure Oldies 107.5 FM flips to all Christmas music!  From “Jingle Bell Rock”…

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Restaurants announced for Legends Entertainment Complex

Legends Entertainment, near the new Scheels Sports Park, remains under construction.

Construction on the complex continues.

11 hours ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

The prize followed 46 consecutive drawings in which no one matched all six numbers.

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Kwanzaa brings communities together

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

African American and Pan-African cultures observe a week-long celebration known as Kwanzaa from December 26 to January 1.

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