The Village of Dwight had to fall into the ranks with the around 120 communities affected by the same company that provides fireworks for Independence Day, but pulled out of the celebrations a mere three weeks before the big day. They recovered by rescheduling their events for July 2.… MORE
Man from Normal sentenced to 5 years for child pornography
PEORIA – A man from Normal has been sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child pornography.… MORE
Car dealer buys naming rights to Downtown Bloomington arena
The Coliseum in downtown Bloomington is now Grossinger Motors Arena. … MORE
Sports legend Dick Vitale coming to Pontiac
Stay tuned for a message from sports legend Dick Vitale.… MORE
Bloomington man charged with attempted murder
A Bloomington man faces attempted murder charges after he allegedly broke into a home, shot a man and robbed the home. … MORE
Supermarket Tour hitting Dave’s in Fairbury Tuesday
The University of Illinois Extension has been partnering with Dave’s Supermarket in Fairbury on Tuesdays to teach people how to navigate their grocery shopping in a healthier way.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
Former University of Illinois standout Gia Lewis-Smallwood has won her fourth U.S. Track and Field discus title in the last five years, capturing the crown on her fifth throw of 205′ 6″.… MORE
Gold Wing Road Riders flag parade happening tonight
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association came back to Pontiac yesterday, giving a chance for people to learn about their unique motorcycles.… MORE
Win with the Fun Friday Patrol with WJEZ and SOCU
WJEZ has partnered with Streator Onized Credit Union for the Fun Friday Patrol, where, every Friday beginning at 11 a.m., the people behind the voices you hear on the radio and faces you see at SOCU will be out and about, giving listeners a chance to win.… MORE
Durbin: Time for GOP to release ‘secret’ health care bill
Senate leaders could release the Republicans proposed health care bill as early as today, the would-be replacement to the Affordable Care Act. … MORE
