A Study Out Today Says Illinois Families are Hurting

A new report says large numbers of Illinois families are living at or below the poverty level. Read More

Scammers Have a New Ploy and They're Looking for New Victims

The Illinois Department on Aging says a new scam has surfaced, and it appears to be targeting seniors. Read More

The Deadline for Seeking Foreclosure Recourse is Rapidly Approaching

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says there are a few days left for anyone who faced foreclosure over the last few years and is seeking legal recourse. Read More

Pontiac District 90 Superintendent Jon Kilgore Podcast

Pontiac District 90 Superintendent Jon Kilgore joined Todd Wineburner on WJEZ. Hear the interview on our podcasts page. Read More

District 90 School Board Gets 2013 Started

The District 90 school board got 2013 started with a mix of good news and not-so-good news. Read More

WJEZ now has podcasts

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Changes In OSF Policies Should Help Prevent Flu Spreading

Officials at OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht medical center are imposing some new restrictions to help prevent the spread of the flu. Read More

One Public Health Official Says Flu is at Epidemic Levels in U.S.

An official with the National Institutes of Health says it's hard to describe the U.S. flu situation as anything other than an epidemic. Read More

Durbin Talks Gun Control with Law Enforcement Leaders

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin met with Illinois law enforcement officials in Chicago to gather their opinions on possible gun control legislation. Read More

Area Fire Departments Fight Fairbury Blaze at Kilgus Farms

A hay barn at Kilgus farms near Fairbury went up in flames Wednesday, and brought in firefighters from several area communities. Read More