Sarah Smerz

Photo: 103.7 WDBR

How it all started (radio)

2008 as an intern right here at Capitol Media Group! I learned a ton in the Springfield market, and love what I do.

How it’s going

Fantastic! I’ve got a great gig, a great family, and a great life. No complaints (ok I’m sure I could find something to complain about, but who wants to hear that?)!

My favorite local hobby

Walking my big golden doodle, Lucy, and watching my son’s basketball games

My favorite local event

Illinois State Fair

My family My husband, Bryan, my son, Bennett, and my dog Lucy and cat Gershwin

Where I came from

I grew up super close by in Jacksonville, Illinois

My hidden talent or claim to fame

I’m double jointed… I think.

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Entertainment, History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Photo exhibit captures Springfield’s Route 66 sites

The Pharmacy displays a dozen David Schwartz portraits.

3 days ago in Entertainment, History, Lifestyle, Local

Lots of fun to be had in Springfield in April

Spring kicks off Springfield's "busy" tourism season.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Food Scene, Lifestyle, Local, Music

Sangamon County Fair hosts free ‘Thank You’ event Saturday

A non-perishable food donation enters you into a chance to win VIP grandstand tickets.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."