The re-opening is underway at Chicago’s Second City. Fire destroyed two offices at the comedy troupe’s headquarters a few weeks ago, and the company’s mainstage has reopened, to be followed soon by the comedy club. The performance areas sustained only minor damage. In other state news, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., (D-Chicago) has returned…… MORE
Donate blood WEDNESDAY
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross asks eligible donors to help their communities prepare for emergencies by giving blood regularly. There will be plenty of chances in several communities in the county Wednesday. First, the Pontiac VFW will hold their blood drive from 11:30 a.m. to…… MORE
Four Seasons Gardening program begins tomorrow
By Cynthia Grai/WJEZ News If you’re looking for a way to learn how to garden successfully year around, the U of I Extension office is the place for you tomorrow. The fall series, “Four Seasons Gardening Program,” kicks off at 1:30 at the Extension office on Locust Street in Pontiac with “Practical Weed Control.” The…… MORE
Thursday fire results in no injuries
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Fire Department was called to a fully engulfed vehicle fire Thursday afternoon near Pontiac. According to Fire Chief Scott Runyon, the call came in about the Kia that was heavily involved in fire north of the 201 mile marker in the southbound lane of Interstate 55 at 3:55…… MORE
Where sports and rock collide
By Mark Myre/WJEZ News My good buddy Marc Clavey, took some time out of his busy schedule, and went to the BMW the other day. Marc is a former star golfer from Dwight, and now runs Chicago Bills up in the suburbs. Marc ran into the great Sammy Hagar the other day, and he took…… MORE
Rescheduled Friday football happening TONIGHT
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Monday Night Football at the high school level. We waited for almost three hours the other night, and the lightning never quit. After all the meetings, the conclusion was Monday night at 6 p.m. Join PTHS TV and the Classic Hits 98.9 WJEZ for all the action. Mahomet vs Pontiac –…… MORE
Bubba Watson holes 72-foot chip shot at BMW Championship
In the opening round of the 2015 BMW Championship, Bubba Watson holes a 72-foot chip shot on the par-4 12th hole for a birdie three. This highlight is delivered by PGA TOUR LIVE.… MORE
Week 2 RBs: Elite Plays
Jeff Erickson of Rotowire.com joins us to weigh in with the elite running backs to have in your lineup for Week 2 of daily fantasy football leagues.… MORE
Hillary Clinton gets a call from ‘Trump’ on ‘The Tonight Show’
Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton get a call from Jimmy Fallon acting as Donald Trump on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”… MORE
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant slips ‘SNL’ joke into their answer
“Jeopardy!” contestant had Alex Trebek answered “Turd Ferguson” during final jeopardy, a reference from a “Saturday Night Live” skit. CNN’s Andersoon Cooper reports.… MORE
