By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News We here at WJEZ have started a new weekend feature called “Spotlight on Livingston County.” It’s a one stop click to get all the events, meetings and other opportunities throughout the county. It will be available at our website, wjez.com every Saturday and will feature dates from that day through until…… MORE
Jock Gibberish subject: Kim Kardashian
Today on Jock Gibberish: Psychologists have an actual diagnosis for people who hate Kim Kardashian: cognitive dissonance. That term refers to the discomfort that is felt when a person has two or more contradictory thoughts or attitudes at the same time. From becoming famous for no reason and being very successful in the process. There…… MORE
Watching this movie may make you puke
Will this movie make you physically sick? CNN’s Jeanne Moos wonders whether “The Walk” will make you woozy.… MORE
Stars offer an intern’s guide to making a movie
Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway and Nancy Meyers give tips on how directors need to treat actors from the set of “The Intern”.… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Retiring Illinois Auditor General William Holland makes a habit of not issuing news releases or even talking to the media. But, some habits get broken. The Illinois News Broadcasters Association named Holland “Illinoisan of the Year” as voted on by past presidents. He says the Illinois legislature should pick someone to replace him who’s…… MORE
Purple Purse Challenge coming to local agency
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Mid-Central Community Action’s Neville House in Bloomington was recently chosen to participate in Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Challenge. Through the challenge at PurplePurse.com, each participating organization can raise program funds and encourage public donations. The Purple Purse Challenge is meant to raise awareness in domestic violence, which affects 1 in 4…… MORE
Ways to better avoid hitting deer with your vehicle
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News It’s deer season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is extending some suggestions to help keep drivers and deer safe from accidents. Dough Dufford, Wildlife Disease and Invasive Species Program Manager with the IDNR, said this is the time deer are on the move, whether it’s because farmers are in…… MORE
Fairbury business collecting coats
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Beginning today, Johnson Automotive in Fairbury will be collecting gently used coats for kids. The collection period will run through December 31st. The coats can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnson Automotive is located at 601…… MORE
Homecoming TOMORROW!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports One of the greatest games of the year is the homecoming game. This year the Pontiac Indians will play a much improved Eureka football team. Pontiac is coming off a tough loss against Central Catholic, but I promise you they will be ready for this one Friday night. The ball game…… MORE
Jock Jibberish Topic of the Day
It’s a day many young ladies dream of all throughout their childhood: their wedding day. The stress of buying dresses, flowers, decorations, scheduling musicians and the pastor are big stresses leading up to the big day, but another? Who will walk you down the aisle? For many, it’s a simple answer: Dad. For others, it’s…… MORE
