By Neil Doyle February is Heart Month and a health professional at OSF St. James is reminding people to take care of it. “Your heart is one of the most important organs in the body and the strongest muscle in the body,” said Matt Janus, an exercise physiologist and wellness coordinator. “The heart has so…… MORE
Pontiac Jimmy John’s Gets Nod for Special-Use Permit
By Neil Doyle with Todd Wineburner A proposed Jimmy John’s sandwich shop has cleared what should be its final regulatory hurdle. Earlier this week, the Pontiac City Council approved a special use permit that will allow the restaurant to operate a drive-thru window. In an interview with WJEZ, Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell explained that all…… MORE
Illinois American Water Extends Pontiac Boil Order
By Todd Wineburner Illinois American Water representatives say that the boil order in place for about 170 customers in Pontiac is now extended. According to the company, water samples need to be tested to ensure safety and that process will likely take until February 8th. Complete details are available by clicking HERE. … MORE
Wednesday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NCAA Basketball- Illinois 79 #9 Michigan State 72 The Fighting Illini rode a strong 1st half and went on to pull off the upset in front of nearly 13-thousand home fans. Illinois will next play Rutgers Saturday. Michigan 77 Rutgers 65 Valparaiso 69 Illinois State 53 Boys High School Basketball- Pontiac 73…… MORE
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Portions of Pontiac Under a Boil Order
By Todd Wineburner Illinois American Water says a service incident last night at the Pontiac Big R store has prompted a boil order for a portion of the community. About 150 customers are affected near the store’s Reynolds street location. For a map of the affected area, click HERE. You can find more information at…… MORE
Tuesday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NCAA Basketball- Illinois vs. #9 Michigan State WJEZ will provide coverage of the game beginning at 5pm. Penn State 59 Northwestern 52 Tennessee remains #1 in the latest AP poll, followed by Duke, Virginia, Gonzaga and Kentucky. Boys High School Basketball- Pontiac 77 Unity 48 Pontiac at Illinois Valley Central 7pm Prairie…… MORE
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Durbin: Possible Declaration of Emergency Raises Concerns
US Senator Dick Durbin during a recent stop in central Illinois (Photo courtesy of WJBC Radio, Bloomington) By Howard Packowitz The nation’s second highest ranking Senate Democrat warns President Trump of a looming legal battle if he declares a national emergency to build a wall on the southern border. Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, in…… MORE
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The 2019 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics of Illinois is just around the corner. YOU can either join the Radio Bloomington Polar Plunge Team or support one of our plungers! Find out how here… MORE
