Anthony Bourdain travels to South Korea, where he’s reminded of the country’s voracious appetite for a good time.… MORE
Practice makes putting perfect
Practice makes putting perfect. Dave Pelz gives Shane O’Donoghue a tour of his futuristic golfing green — a perfect place to practice the short game. … MORE
4 pilots report drones nearby while approaching airport!
CNN’s Rene Marsh reports on drone sightings near Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says state legislators and the governor shouldn’t expect him or other members of Illinois’ congressional delegation to get stalled budget talks moving. Durbin cautioned against going into the current fiscal year without a budget. Without placing blame on either Democratic legislative leaders or Gov. Bruce Rauner, he’s hoping for an…… MORE
District #429 readying families for school
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News School starts in Pontiac next week and both districts are helping to ready students return. Class lists will be posted at Lincoln, Washington and Central Schools beginning today. Pontiac Junior High will be open for schedule pick-up this today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All of District #429…… MORE
Team exceeds goals
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News After recording 13.1 miles of running for himself as a part of the Minonk team for the St. Jude Run a week ago, Livingston County State’s Attorney Seth Uphoff reported the team more than met its original goal. Uphoff said they not only met their goal, but exceeded it, and credits…… MORE
Purple Heart ceremony TODAY
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Today is a big day for Pontiac’s Amm family, as a posthumous Purple Heart will be awarded for the service of one of their family members. Roger Amm was a guest on Community Forum with Todd Wineburner last Friday. He explained through the research that went into the documentary about his…… MORE
Falcons take two losses in season opener
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Flanagan-Cornell Falcons had their season opener against Lowpoint Washburn Saturday. In the first game, Elise Kane had two singles, Regan Reed and Kaleigh White each had a single and an RBI. Devin Snow doubled and Hannah Dunahee and Faith Wiechman each singled. Elise Kane took the loss, striking out nine…… MORE
WHO: New Ebola vaccine “Highly effective”
A newly developed vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus is “highly effective” and could help prevent its spread in the current and future outbreaks, the World Health Organization says. CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen reports.… MORE
Off the wall video of the day!
Orangutan kisses a pregnant woman’s belly. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports viewers are going ape.… MORE
