Tennessee Volunteers Move Past Heartbreaker

After an agonizing loss to Oklahoma, in which they led 17-3 at halftime, the Tennessee Volunteers are picking up the pieces and moving on. Mark Nagi brings you reactions from players as they look ahead to Western Carolina.MORE

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

An elderly man is alive today thanks to quick thinking from an Auburn woman. Auburn police say Earl Moorman, 75, was riding a motorized scooter on Washington Street and got stuck on the tracks. Ashley Aldridge, 19, who lives near the tracks, heard the man screaming for help and bolted out the door. Aldridge pulled…MORE

Paint Illinois Blue SATURDAY

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Saturday is National Thank a Police Officer Day and the Illinois Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge are asking Illinois residents to Paint Illinois Blue. People can show their support to their local police departments on Saturday by displaying something blue, whether it’s bows, blue porch lights or by placing supportive…MORE

Dwight Harvest Days begins TODAY

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Dwight Harvest Days begins today and goes through Sunday in downtown Dwight. Activities for the event include a carnival, food booths, music entertainment, a parade, and the annual Basset Waddle. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit dwightharvestdays.org.MORE

Pontiacs to take over Pontiac this weekend

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Pontiac will be inundated with Pontiacs from all over the place this Saturday and Sunday. The GTO Regional All Pontiac Cruise is set to take place this weekend. The event is hosted by the Heart of Illinois, Gateway and Windy City GTO clubs and the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum. Tim Dye, curator…MORE