The stories of pay, perks, and parachutes for Illinois’ college leaders, partcicularly at College of DuPage and the University of Illinois, are getting attention these days. It seems the only thing more lucrative than being in charge of these places is being fired from being in charge of these places. It’s time to get it…… MORE
Accident claims one
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is reporting a fatal accident that happened in rural Fairbury Sunday afternoon. According to a press release from the department, the mini-van versus motorcycle accident happened at the intersection of 2200 East 600 North Road. The driver of the mini-van was released from treatment at the…… MORE
Local woman recognized for combating drunk driving
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Saunemin woman was recognized Sunday for her work to eliminate drunk driving. Keri Jo Horrie-Schmidt was the guest speaker during the Illinois Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s annual Heroes Banquet in Springfield. Schmidt also received the Murphy Leadership Award. Twenty-nine others, which included law enforcement, media, volunteers and other individuals who…… MORE
Board approves balanced budget – with a surplus!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac District 90 Board of Education met last night and were presented with a finalized budget, which they passed in a unanimous vote. Superintendent Jon Kilgore said the budget came with the State’s passing of a K-12 education budget, which helped them finalize some numbers. “We presented the tentative budget…… MORE
ALSO heading to sectional play!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Pontiac St. Marys girls softball team, beat Corpus Christi 6-1, and they will now play for the Sectional Championship this Saturday. Regan Krause was on fire, on the bump, striking out 17 batters. Good luck to the Saints this Saturday.… MORE
Heading to sectional play!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Pontiac Junior High knocked off Ottawa Shephard yesterday 3-0 to win the Regional Championship. Pontiac is now 13-5 on the year, and will get a chance to play for the Sectional Title. The Pontiac softball team has had a great year and good luck to them in Sectional play.… MORE
Next generation hearing implants for kids
Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores how the Auditory Brainstem Implant is breaking down sound barriers.… MORE
Neuroscientist’s quest to understand language
Vital Signs meets Dr. Laura Ann-Petitto who has spent four decades researching speech and language. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports.… MORE
Could red wine help slow Alzheimer’s?
A new study suggests resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grapes, dark chocolate and red wine, could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. But Dr. Sanjay Gupta says it’s too early in the research to start taking resveratrol… MORE
Anti-U.S. sentiment in Tehran after nuclear deal
CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen reports on the anti-American sentiment in Tehran after the nuclear deal.… MORE
