By Howard Packowitz It is now illegal in Illinois to run privately-operated immigrant detention centers, like the $45 million proposed detention center in Dwight. Governor J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law a package of legislation, building what he described as a firewall against President Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrant communities. “We will not allow…… MORE
Who said you only had to see one set of fireworks this 4th of July? WJEZ has you covered, check out all the places you can celebrate! Town Date Location Time Bloomington 7/4/19 Miller Park 9:15PM Bloomington 7/4/19 Lake Bloomington Dusk Normal 7/4/19 Fairview Park 9:15PM Chenoa 7/4/19 South Division St. Football Field Dusk Downs…… MORE
WJEZ is celebrating summer with tickets to Knights Action Park and Splash Kingdom in Springfield.… MORE
Listen each weekday morning all the week of June 24th-28th at 7:10am as Todd Wineburner opens the Bank of Pontiac Ticket Window.… MORE
By Neil Doyle Heartland Community College will soon be honoring one of the greatest achievements in human history. Associate Director for Public Information Steve Fast tells WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner the college’s Challenger Learning Center has a series of events planned to recognize the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. “In celebration of the 50th anniversary…… MORE
It is the 16th Year that Day Of The Dozer has been giving kids the ultimate ride! This year’s event will on Saturday, August 24th from 10 am – 4 pm at the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington.… MORE
By Neal Doyle With school out and summer in full swing parents may be looking for options to keep kids busy. CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County Jodi Martin told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner the club offers different sports programs for kids of all ages. “We have summer basketball, soccer for the…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Two women from Odell are in custody for drug related charges. Amber Watters, 29, and Tara Swartz, 32 were arrested Tuesday by Dwight police and both were charged with possession of a controlled substance. Watters also faces two counts of possession with intent to deliver, while Swartz also faces possesion charges in…… MORE
By Neal Doyle The summer hasn’t officially begun, but state health officials have issued the season’s first mosquito warning. Illinois Department of Public Health officials say it could be a year with exceptionally large mosquito populations. Department Spokesperson Melanie Arnold says areas that have seen a lot of rain or flooding can expect to see…… MORE
By Neal Doyle Summer thunderstorms are inevitable, and the National Weather Service wants to remind everyone how to stay safe when lightning is striking. The safest place to be is inside away from windows and plumbing, but if you’re caught outside you can still mitigate the danger. Avoid open fields and hilltops, and if you…… MORE
