The man who’s raised less than $15,000 for his run at Aaron Schock’s old 18th Congressional District seat came out swinging against the man who’s raised more than $1 million, in the first of two debates before next month’s special election. Democrat Rob Mellon of Quincy says State Senator Darin LaHood’s fundraising skills make him…… MORE
District 429: Looking forward
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With the new school year in its second week, administration is already looking forward to the future. District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes was a guest on a recent community forum and discussed the goals he and the school board are working on. “Number one is dealing with our academics for all…… MORE
Long Point woman rewarded by hospital
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Long Point woman is the recipient of educational assistance from OSF Saint James. Emily Ruff received the OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center Auxiliary Educational Assistance Program for Healthcare Careers for the 2015-16 school year. This program is provided for students who plan to be employed at OSF Saint…… MORE
Three arrested after Wednesday fight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police responded to a group of people fighting Wednesday night, resulting in the arrest of three Pontiac men. According to Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford, officers responded to a call at 223 W. Madison at 9:58 p.m. and were advised of a group of people walking down the…… MORE
The countdown to the first game is on!!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Are you ready for some football? The Pontiac football team is, and it starts tomorrow night. Metamora against Pontiac is a great rivalry, and it looks to be back. Metamora is a powerhouse looking to win the 5A. Pontiac is a lot better football team, looking to crack the 4A playoffs.…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
World War II, Vietnam and Korean War veterans from central and southern Illinois received the trip of a lifetime – the reason? To honor their service. The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight took a plane packed full of veterans and their guardians on a whirlwind trip to Washington D.C. to see the memorials – hundreds…… MORE
Bank employee continuing education
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Bank of Pontiac employee has completed his first week of “The Community Bankers School” Seth McCoy, loan officer at the bank, has gotten through the first half of the two-week course, which is held at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Upon completion, he and other students will be in a…… MORE
Museum volunteers recognized
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center in Pontiac has been chosen for yet another prestigious award. The Illinois Association of Museums recently announced the war museum has been given the Volunteer Institution of the Year award. Ed Long, museum president, said receiving this award was quite an honor…… MORE
Fairbury man recognized at State Fair
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Fairbury man was one of the people honored during the State Fair as an Illinoian of the day. Tom Schahrer was recognized during the fair’s Veterans Day for all the work he’s done. Among his activities has been serving as the Livingston County 4-H Fair President for 20 years after…… MORE
Artist challenges the burqa through graffiti
Afghan artist Malina Suliman was forced to flee her country because of her art challenging the burqa. CNN’s Michael Holmes reports.… MORE
