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02/02/2024

Phil says it's going to be an early spring!

Punxsutawney Phil -- perhaps the world's most famous groundhog -- has not seen his shadow meaning, according to legend, that we will have an early spring.

01/02/2024

Our on-air personalities are visiting area schools and reading to the kids! They're handing out free books as well. It's all part of the Radio Readers program brought to you by Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center Dave Daniels from our sister station The Wolf 101.9 visited the kids at Laketown Elementary this week!

25/01/2024

"If their ex isn’t what I consider to be good-looking"

People are admitting their petty red dating red flags!

"As an adult, I seriously dated three guys named Dave. Someone named Dave would have to be an 11/10 for me to go this route again."

23/01/2024

Our on-air personalities are visiting local schools and reading to the kids through the Radio Readers program brought to you by Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center. Here's Danny Daniels from our sister station WTAX reading to the kids and providing some magic tricks as well!

22/01/2024

It's a good idea to check the roads before you head out (crashes already being reported!). Get updates on Central Illinois roads, closing, weather updates and more below.

Winter storm links you should know! Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM Road conditions WAND Weather updates IDOT page Snow emergency route map School closings Track snow vehicle progress Central Illinois Storm Ready page      

16/01/2024

You'll probably remember a few of the Top TV moments of all-time.

In celebration of the Emmy Awards' 75th Anniversary, we invited Television Academy members to review several hundred programs and news moments submitted by our Peer Group Executive Committees, and to then vote on those they felt have had the greatest impact on the viewing public over the past 75 yea...

14/01/2024

The need for blood donations is urgent. If you can find time this week and find it in your heart to donate, click below for more info.

Winter weather is officially here! Already, more than 500 donations have been lost to canceled drives or missed appointments thanks to the recent snowstorm. That number will keep climbing, but you can help!
Go to www.bloodcenter.org/winter to search for a center or blood drive near you to help keep our blood supply strong for the patients who need it!

12/01/2024

Woman creates Bingo card for her husband's reactions during the football game!

A North Texas wife’s unique way of watching her husband watch the Dallas Cowboys game is going viral. Millions of other wives can likely relate.

11/01/2024

With the upcoming winter weather/cold threat, here are links to help you be prepared!

Storm links (roads, closings, weather) - https://pureoldies1075.com/2024/01/winter-storm-links-you-should-know/

WAND weather updates - https://www.wandtv.com/weather/

Warming Centers - below

Warming centers in Central Illinois Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM The following locations have been designated as warming centers: Municipal Center East – 800 E. Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Municipal Center West – 300 S. Seventh Street Springfield, IL 62701 Mon-Fri 8:0...

09/01/2024

It's a crazy weather week in Central Illinois! Stay informed with updates on road conditions, IDOT info, school closings and more at our winter weather information page.

Winter storm links you should know! Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM Road conditions WAND Weather updates IDOT page Snow emergency route map School closings Track snow vehicle progress Central Illinois Storm Ready page      

07/01/2024

Springfield’s Original Bridal show at the Crowne Plaza has begun! If you’re planning a wedding, you’ll want to get here before 3 PM. The event is free and almost every single vendor has a giveaway or discount. Save time, save money, meet the vendors and get ideas.

31/12/2023

Springfield's Original Bridal Show is one week (January 7th) from today! It takes place at the Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr from 11a to 3p. Get more details here - https://pureoldies1075.com/2023/11/join-us-for-springfields-original-bridal-show/

27/12/2023

This Friday at 9am, you can get $50 worth of gift certificates to Red Lobster for just $25 with Springfield Real Deals! Find out more (and find other deals as well) below.

Save big on your favorite Springfield places with Springfield Real Deals! Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM Springfieldrealdeals.com is your chance to get half off some of your favorite Springfield places! Deals go on sale most Fridays at 9am at Springfieldrealdeals.com. Log on, purchase your gift certifi...

21/12/2023

You can win tickets to see Dean Z, the Ultimate Elvis Experience on Saturday, January 27th at the UIS Performing Arts Center! Sign up to win below.

Dean Z The Ultimate Elvis coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM Dean Z The Ultimate Elvis is coming to the UIS Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 27th! For nearly two decades, Dean Z has performed thousands of shows for millions of people around the globe, bei...

20/12/2023

"For $39.75, I can be there tomorrow. For $13, I'll see you Monday."

21 Bad Bosses who got roasted by their employees!"

Let's be honest: they had it comin'.

17/12/2023

Why should you attend Springfield’s Original Bridal Show on Sunday, January 7th (11a-3p) at the Crowne Plaza?

✅ It’s free!
✅ Save time and meet numerous vendors at one time
✅ Get great ideas
✅ Win stuff!

Learn more below

Join us for Springfield’s Original Bridal Show Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM Join us for Springfield’s Original Bridal Show brought to you by Capitol Radio Group, Savvi Formalwear, and Radio Pro DJ’s. It’s our 35th year! The event takes place on Sunday, January 7th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. M...

11/12/2023

Here's what the Hunger Games tributes from each U.S. state would look like!

Connecticut didn't need to go so hard, but they did.

04/12/2023

All those random napkins you have in your car......Chipotle has a solution!

Chipotle wants to help people “declutter their glove box” from all the napkins they’ve stolen from the chain.

29/11/2023

Congrats to Landon & Roxanne Kennedy, the winners in the Heat your Home Holiday Giveaway! They will be receiving a new Rheem furnace (fully installed) courtesy of Heartland Heating & Cooling, Inc.

28/11/2023

This week's Real Deal at https://www.springfieldrealdeals.com/springfield/deals is the Curve Inn! On Friday, get $50 worth of gift certificates for just $25. Mikee from our sister station WDBR FM, Springfield tells you all about it in this video. Learn more at www.pureoldies1075.com

27/11/2023

A three-year cruise that was supposed to depart from Turkey got cancelled at the last minute leaving passengers scrambling! Some of them sold their homes and have nowhere to go back to.

Life at Sea Cruises – which was due to launch its three-year round-the-world cruise in November – has called it off. There’s no ship, and passengers are being offered refunds – though the company says it still wants to launch a long-term cruise in the future.

21/11/2023

Christmas music fans...Holiday music has begun! Listen in or listen online at https://pureoldies1075.com/

09/11/2023

Voting has begun in the HEAT YOUR HOME holiday giveaway! Someone is going to win a new Rheem furnace (installation included) from Heartland Heating & Cooling, Inc. Vote on your favorite story below.

Heat your home holiday giveaway Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM It’s the HEAT YOUR HOME HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY with Heartland Heating and Cooling! Capitol Radio Group has once again joined forces with Heartland Heating and Cooling to gift a Rheem furnace to deserving family in need. Heartland Heating and Co...

03/11/2023

"I do a fiscal fast once a month. I'll fuel up my vehicle, get at least 10 days worth of groceries, and the goal is to spend absolutely ZERO dollars for those 10 days. So, for about 1/3 of the year, I don't spend a penny. Works for me!"

People are revealing the less-known frugal tips that work for them

"For about a third of the year, I don't spend a penny. Works for me!"

31/10/2023

Body cam footage released of officer-involved incident on Toronto Road. Watch what happens at 8:45.

Illinois State Police - OIS - October 24, 2023, at 10:47 p.m. Springfield, IL Trooper Chapman - Green In-Car Video

25/10/2023

Zoolie Ghoulie is this Friday and Saturday! Join us at Henson Robinson Zoo on Friday from 1p to 8p and Saturday from 11a to 6p. More details below.

Join us October 27th & 28th for Zoolie Ghoulie Photo: Pure Oldies 107.5 FM We invite you to be a part of Zoolie Ghoulie at Henson Robinson Zoo on Friday, October 27th (1p to 8p) and Saturday, October 28th (11a to 6p)! Bring your little Ghouls and Goblins and enjoy safe trick or treating for just $5....

19/10/2023

Tomorrow is another SPRINGFIELD REAL DEAL! Get $50 worth of gift certificates to Abe's Hideout, Springfield for just $25. Dave Daniels from our sister station The Wolf 101.9 tells you more.

Go to www.pureoldies1075.com tomorrow at 9am for the deal.

12/10/2023

The scariest horror movie opening scenes of all time! What would you add to the list?

Some horror movies scare us right from the start. These are Nerdist staff's picks for the best opening scenes in horror movie history.

10/10/2023

You could be a winner just like Eddie Belden from Springfield! Get more details on how you can score $1000 with the Keyword to Cash contest at https://pureoldies1075.com/2023/10/win-big-with-the-keyword-to-cash-contest/

09/10/2023

The latest Emergency Alert did not go well for some Amish people!

Sneaky members of the Amish community who smuggled in mobile phone were caught out after the national emergency alert went off on Wednesday – now they’ve been 'shunned'