Three University of Illinois football players are expected to be formally charged today after they allegedly robbed a man in a residence hall early yesterday.… MORE
Play dodge ball to raise money for the Special Olympics
The Pontiac Police Department is sponsoring a dodge ball tournament Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at Pontiac Township High School.… MORE
Continuing to collect luggage for kids through June 2
WJEZ has teamed up with the Bank of Pontiac to help children in the foster care system have more than just garbage bags to transport their belongings from home to home.… MORE
Shampooch gets official ribbon cutting
The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for Shampooch, located at 512 North Locust Street in Pontiac.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
On the high school softball scene, Central Catholic shut out Prairie Central 10-0 and Pontiac defeated IVC 4-0.… MORE
May is Asthma Awareness Month
May is Asthma Awareness Month, and while there are several triggers and many treatments, there is no cure.… MORE
Josh Rogers’ father thanks Bloomington City Council, proclaims pride in son’s sacrifice
In the midst of grief, an expression of gratitude from the father of fallen U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers. Just two days after his son was laid to rest, Kevin Rodgers personally thanked Bloomington’s mayor and aldermen for their tribute.… MORE
Stamp out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Pontiac’s employees and many other volunteers will be out collecting throughout the day Saturday.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The Cardinals rolled to a 9-4 win over the Marlins for their fourth straight victory, the best winning streak of the season.… MORE
IESA issues scholar attitude awards
A Central Illinois boy who developed a fighting spirit an early age is among Illinois’ top scholars.… MORE
