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

The look of our nation would change drastically if the ideas of Dr. Robert Marshall take hold. Marshall, a radiologist who lives in Berwyn, says he wants to redistribute the nation’s population by dividing the ten most populous states into smaller ones. This would create an America of perhaps 75 states and, thus, about 150…MORE

Lexington establishment expands

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Lexington bar recently expanded into a full service eatery. Kemp’s Upper Tap, located at 305 W. Main Street, now offers a full menu as well as a beer garden, televisions for viewing sports and all the old favorites. Owner Jon Kemp talked with our own Mark Myre about the upgrades.…MORE

New partnership bringing YOU high school sports!

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News WJEZ is bringing our listeners local sports in a whole new way this year. The Cube, which is an online streaming platform for all Pontiac Township High School Sports is partnering with WJEZ to bring the games this year, starting with football this Friday at Metamora. Blake Whittle, a senior at…MORE

Pontiac couple wins HUGE award

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Pontiac couple came home from the Illinois State Fair with a huge award. Jesse and Mary Faber won the 2015 Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders Excellence in Ag Award Wednesday in Springfield. According to Livingston County Farm Bureau manager, Jody Hughes, the Fabers have been active with the Young Leader…MORE

Golf Championship ends in sudden death round

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Jeff Hoselton was amazing yesterday as he won the Championship at the Pontiac Elks. Jeff hasn’t played too many rounds this year, but he can still bomb the golf ball.    Congratulation to Jeff and Greg Wolford. The match went to sudden death and both guys were awesome. We are very lucky…MORE