Does water on Mars mean there’s hope for life?

Potentially life-giving water still flows across the ancient surface of Mars from time to time, NASA scientists said Monday in revealing a potential breakthrough in both the search for life beyond Earth and human hopes to one day travel there.MORE

Welcome to the Pontiac 66ers

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Over the weekend, the MPBA held their combine to get ready for the season. I can’t tell you how lucky we are to be involved with these three guys. Ed Schumer, the commissioner of the league, has so many contacts with the European coaches and the NBA already. AJ Guyton, the…MORE

Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois

A Springfield hospital is nearing the end of its multi-year expansion, and it’s drawn the attention of at least one prominent lawmaker. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin toured Memorial Medical Center’s Center for Learning and Innovation, which opened this summer. It’s designed to help existing staff brush up on skills and provide students at the SIU…MORE

CAT announces layoffs

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Peoria-based Caterpillar is laying off as many as ten thousand employees worldwide through the end of 2018 as it works to cut costs. While the company is facing tough economic conditions right now, there are still many questions on the horizon, including the possible restructuring actions that could impact more than…MORE

Flu and pneumonia immunizations available

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Public Health Department will be conducting a walk-in, seasonal influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccine clinic at the Reading Township Hall on Wednesday, September 30th, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The cost of the adult influenza (flu) shot is $35, the cost of the *nasal mist is $40, the…MORE

Local legislator backs measures awaiting action

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News State Rep. Frank Mautino supported legislation Thursday to fund training programs for Illinois police officers and reverse $20 million in proposed funding cuts to programs for children with developmental delays.   Mautino backed House Bill 4150, which would fund therapy programs for children from birth to 3 years old, law enforcement…MORE