By Kevin Bessler Boys High School Basketball- Clinton at Prairie Central 7pm(WJEZ will provide play-by-play beginning at 6:55pm) Class 2A Regional Championship at Momence-Seneca at El Paso-Gridley 7pm Class 2A Regional Championship at Minonk–Fieldcrest vs. Watseka 7pm NCAA Basketball- College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Semifinal at Rock Island–Illinois Wesleyan vs. Augustana 7pm #7Michigan…… MORE
Pritzker Delivers Inaugural Budget Address
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker/WJEZ file photo By Dave Dahl If you thought the minimum wage bill passed in a hurry, Governor J.B. Pritzker says there’s more where that came from. In his budget speech Wednesday afternoon, the governor said he is counting on money from legalized pot and sports betting – and soon. “I’m calling…… MORE
Activist Group Continues Opposition to Proposed Dwight I.C.E. Facility
By Neil Doyle A group of activists is once again trying to rally supporters to voice concerns about a proposed ICE detention center. No ICE Dwight released a statement Wednesday on Facebook calling for more demonstrations before Monday nights Dwight Village Board meeting. The group rallied Tuesday night before the planning commission meeting. The…… MORE
26th Annual Red Cross Evening Of Stars
It’s the American Red Cross of Central & Southern Illinois Evening of Stars on April 18, 2019 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott.… MORE
Thursday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NCAA Basketball- Indiana State 73 Illinois State 50 #8 North Carolina 88 #1 Duke 72 #10 Michigan State 71 Rutgers 60 Illinois is off until Saturday when they play Penn State. Boys High School Basketball- Class 1A Regional at Grant Park–Ridgeview 43 Flanagan-Cornell 34 Class 1A Regional at Dwight–Gardner-South Wilmington 61, Dwight…… MORE
2019 Sharin’ Of The Green Parade
Join us for the 9th annual “Sharin’ of the Green” St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1pm.… MORE
Pritzker Signs $15 Minimum Wage Bill
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker/WJEZ file photo By Katherine Murphy The bill that will raise minimum wage in Illinois to $15 was signed Tuesday by the Governor. After passing the Illinois Senate February 7, the house voted to send it to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk on Valentine’s Day. Calling for an initial $1 hourly pay hike…… MORE
Wednesday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NCAA Basketball- #15 Purdue 48 Indiana 46 Penn State 95 Nebraska 71 #24 Maryland 66 #21 Iowa 65 Illinois State at Indiana State, 6pm Boys High School Basketball- Ottawa 65 Streator 41 Class 1A Regional at Dwight–St. Anne 67 Calvary Christian 20 Cornerstone Christian 58 Lexington 38 Class 2A Regional at Momence–El…… MORE
Direct Travel Great Escape to Hawaii
Direct Travel is back with another amazing trip! This time take a cruise around picturesque Hawaii! … MORE
Realtor Joan Bullard Named 2019 Business Person of the Year
Joan Bullard/Photo Courtesy of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce By A.J. Harris After 20 years in the real estate business, Joan Bullard was named 2019’s Business Person of the Year by the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce. She opened Bullard Realty two years after selling US Co-Tronics Coil Factory in Fairbury, which she owned…… MORE
