Ethan Schmidt has been identified as the history professor who was shot and killed at Delta State University, the Bolivar County Deputy Coroner Murray Roark tells CNN.… MORE
Japanese volcano Mount Aso erupts
Japanese authorities issued their third-highest alert and canceled some flights after Mount Aso, a volcano on the island of Kyushu, erupted on Monday.… MORE
See a Taser strike a man in slow motion
“The Slow Mo Guys” give us an up close look at a Taser impacting human skin in super slow motion.… MORE
Novak Djokovic talks 2nd U.S. Open triumph
The day after winning the U.S. Open, Novak Djokovic talks with Carol Costello… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Lawmakers and State Treasurer Mike Frerichs are urging House members and then the Governor to follow the lead of the Illinois Senate and approve $373 million in Monetary Assistance Program money — or, MAP grants for college students. Governor Bruce Rauner has said he doesn’t want to see a piecemeal approach to passing a state…… MORE
De-stress your ‘back to school’ routine
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Area families have gotten through the first few weeks of school now, and getting back to the grind can be stressful for students and parents alike. Joe Vaughan, executive director at IHR, was a guest on a recent Community Forum and gave some helpful hints to making daily life a little…… MORE
Taxes due TOMORROW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The second installment of property taxes is due TOMORROW. Livingston County Treasurer Barbara Sear said payments can be made at any area bank on or before Tuesday, by mail, at the treasurer’s office in the old historic courthouse. Sear reminds people payments cannot be made at the county clerk’s office, county…… MORE
Care package supply drive happening NOW
By Cynthia Grau Pontiac District 429 Schools and the Heart of Illinois Blue Star Mothers are partnering to help support the troops with a huge care package supply drive. A long list of items are accepted and Michelle Snell, one of the organizers of the event, lists a few of the many. “Some of the…… MORE
Running & Remembrance
Karin Caifa looks at the story behind one race series honoring 9/11 heroes and others this weekend.… MORE
Cop’s stunning move to suicidal man
Police officer Dan Hicks’ compassionate response to a suicidal man has gone viral on the web. Read more about how it unfolded here.… MORE
