By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan is investigating a fatal pedestrian versus car accident that happened early Sunday morning. Callahan said the accident happened on Interstate 55 near the 221 mile marker, just north of the Route 47 and Interstate 55 interchange, near Dwight. The accident occurred shortly after midnight and…… MORE
Jock Jibberish: A 30 pound burrito?
In a very big WELCOME BACK to Todd, he and Cynthia will be talking about mega food challenges. The one in the news now is a challenge to finish a 30 pound burrito.Shades of “Man VS Food” on the Travel Channel maybe? Those challenges always blew my mind. So to the contests, like the…… MORE
Spotlight on Livingston County: 10/10 – 10/16
(IF YOUR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CLUB, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE YOUR EVENTS ANNOUNCED ON WJEZ, PLEASE MAIL YOUR FLYERS TO THE RADIO STATION AT 315 NORTH MILL STREET IN PONTIAC OR DROP THEM OFF MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 10AM TO 2PM. YOU CAN FAX THEM ATTENTION: CAT TO 815-844-7235 OR EMAIL HER AT [email protected]. PLEASE…… MORE
Jock Jibberish: Ten things?
Today Cat and Cynthia are bringing you a gem we stumbled upon: Ten things you need to fall in love. Really? Ten things. Only ten things. We realize it’s only a guideline, but make sure to listen in at about 8:40 and then weigh in on Facebook. What do you think?… MORE
Local artist performs tomorrow
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The First Lutheran Church of Pontiac will host a Christian Concert tomorrow, featuring local artist Tim Dial. Dial is a singer/songwriter who will share his faith-based music and personal testimony with the audience. The public is invited to this special concert. There is no charge for the concert, but a free-will…… MORE
Students deem Expo a success
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Sunny and warm weather was welcomed yesterday for the annual Conservation and Ag Expo at the Livingston County 4-H Park in Pontiac. About 1,600 elementary aged students checked out several booths to learn about how conservation and ag affects everyday life. Fifth grade students from Mrs. Garrett’s class at Washington School…… MORE
New director makes her debut
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The new CEO and President of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce made her debut last night at Chamber Business After Hours, held at Streator Onized Credit Union in Pontiac. Mindi Terrell had a chance to meet all the people who came to the event and said she is anxious…… MORE
The pairing of a lifetime!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports It’s the Cubs vs the Cards. I said all year St.Louis is the best team in baseball. One thing I love about the Cubs is they don’t quit. They love the game, and they play it the right way. Baseball needed this series, it’s two of the best. So sit back…… MORE
Eleven arrested – REVISED
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Proactive Unit made several drug-related arrests during an investigation that concluded recently. Through “Operation Early Harvest,” Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress said several investigations were conducted that included heroin, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, cannabis, oxycontin, Alprazolam, hydrocodone and adderal. Those drugs had been sold throughout the county and…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
If you’ve followed news out of the Capitol over the last several years, you may have heard or read something about “a scathing report from Auditor General Bill Holland.” Holland’s retiring, and, as the choice to succeed him points out, the office has a megaphone but no enforcement mechanism. Representative Frank Mautino, a lawmaker since…… MORE
