By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports I still love the game. The other day I had a chance to watch to watch the Pontiac Junior High play Ridgeview. Ridgeview had a early lead, but Pontiac Junior came back. The game was more than that, it was about kids playing for the love of the game. I know…… MORE
TONIGHT: Orange and Blue and … garage sale?
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports It’s time to go to work. It’s time for the annual Orange and Blue game at Pontiac High School. t’s different this year with a garage sale. The coaches were asked this year if they could clear out all of their lockers and make way for some new stuff. So, at…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
The Illinois Yellow Dot Program made an appearance at the Illinois State Fair, with a chance for new participants to sign up. The program was launched in 2011. Participants place a yellow sticker on the lower left corner of the driver’s side rear window and fill out a card, which is kept in the glove…… MORE
Tentative budget “in the black”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The District 429 School Board met last night to a relatively small agenda. School Superintendent Brian Dukes presented a tentative budget, which was approved at the meeting. “Overall, our projections look like we’re going to be in the black. There are still a lot of unknowns with the state, so there…… MORE
Ceremony marks water upgrades for Saunemin
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A special ribbon cutting ceremony was held in Saunemin yesterday to mark the completion of its new water treatment and storage system. Many people were on hand for the event and Saunemin’s Mayor Bob Bradford said the work that was done to the water system is a huge benefit to the…… MORE
Benefit for fallen officer TOMORROW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A benefit for the family of Katherine Duda is taking place tomorrow at the VFW in Pontiac. Livingston County Corrections Sgt. Jason Durham and Jenny Martin, who are organizing the event, were guests on a recent Community Forum and described the events taking place during the benefit. “We have a silent…… MORE
From lawyer to Lego artist
Previously a corporate lawyer in New York City, Nathan Sawaya has built a second career in art by using Lego bricks to create sculptures.… MORE
Nazi treasure train found in Poland?
Two men claim they found a Nazi train packed with gold lost at end of World War II.… MORE
Amazing travel gadgets
Tech life expert Jennifer Jolly shares some of her picks to take make work on the road smoother.… MORE
Suitcase’s amazing journey after check-in
This video explores a luggage’s journey at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.… MORE
