What exactly is El Niño? CNN’s Jennifer Gray explains this weather phenomenon that happens between the Pacific Ocean and the atmosphere.… MORE
Pro Athlete strips sons of participation trophies
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison took away his two sons’ “participation trophies.” He says kids shouldn’t get awards just for showing up. CNN’s Kelly Wallace reports.… MORE
An Emotional Day!
Australian golfer Jason Day wins the 2015 PGA Championship and reflects on his long, tough journey with Don Riddell… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner has scaled back what he’s asking the legislature to consider from his agenda to three bills. Rauner didn’t specify which three of his proposals he was referring to after an event in East Peoria Thursday, though he has previously mentioned six items he wanted addressed this year: term limits, redistricting reform, tort…… MORE
Pick up petitions starting WEDNESDAY!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News County Clerk Kristy Masching announced petition packets will be available in her office beginning Wednesday for nominations in the March 15, 2016 primary elections. Masching said petitions may be circulated beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1. Petitions may be picked up through Nov. 30. Appearing on this year’s ballot includes 12 county board…… MORE
REMINDER: Route 66 detours around Towanda
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A stretch of Route 66 north of Towanda has been closed since Friday and is expected to be reopened today. On Friday, District 6 State Police said a sinkhole was discovered shortly after 5 p.m. A trooper and Illinois Department of Transportation workers noted a 14 by 5 foot area of…… MORE
Saturday fire leaves behind no injuries
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Fire Department responded to a fire call late Saturday night. According to the department, the call came in shortly after 8 p.m. to 1201 South Old Airport Road #21. The fire was confined to the kitchen area and no injuries were reported. Assisting Pontiac Fire Department included Cullom and…… MORE
Wolf Creek Championship results HERE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports It took 37 holes of golf,but in sudden death at Wolf Creek yesterday Tyler Mills edged Nathan Schlosser in over time to win the Wolf Creek Championship. These two guys went back and forth all day, but at the end it was the golf pro who won. Congratulations to both young…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Getting a religious exemption from immunizations will require a doctor’s signature. Parents can still get a medical or religious exemption from required vaccinations for kids entering kindergarten, sixth grade, or 12th grade, but doctors will have to sign a certificate stating the parents have been informed of the risks of going unvaccinated. Under the current…… MORE
Two in the running for coroner
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Keri Jo Schmidt, of Saunemin, announced her republican candidacy for Livingston County Coroner in the 2016 election yesterday. In a press release, she said her primary experience is in emergency medicine, where she worked in emergency rooms in Joliet, Kankakee, and OSF St. James as a trauma nurse. She has also been a Pre-hospital…… MORE
