By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Pontiac Indians brought a lot of excitement to the field Saturday at the annual 7 on 7. Coach Casson is looking for excitement throughout the year. The Indians open up against The Metamora Redbirds. The rival game against Prairie Central will be September 11. Join the Cube and WJEZ for…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A new law limits what alternative electricity suppliers can charge you for ending your contract early. Residential customers will pay a maximum exit fee of $50, while the fee for businesses will be capped at $150. If you’re a ComEd or Ameren customer, this isn’t a concern, as those companies don’t…… MORE
Chamber unveils Jobs Board
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is now rolling out a new benefit to not only their members, but people living in the community. Richard Burbridge, President and CEO of the Chamber, said the Jobs Board, located on their website, is a one-stop shop for job postings, as well as the…… MORE
Distinguished Alumni announced
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Pontiac Township High School is holding its inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award the day before school starts. Five people were whittled down from 15 nominations and award committee chairman Joseph Durbin said nominees ranged through many decades. “Being successful in and of itself isn’t necessarily a qualification, but really giving back and…… MORE
Mitsubishi announces closure
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News After more than 20 years in production, Normal’s Mitsubishi Motors announced plans to halt production at its plant. The company is working to find a buyer to keep the plant open, to keep production running and not send 1,200 employees to the unemployment line. Company officials have said they intend to…… MORE
Illini receiver attends 7-on-7
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Zach Grant, the Illini receiver on hand, and the Rochester Rockets JV at the 7 on 7 this past weekend. The Rochester Rockets, the 5 time state champs, and a wonderful program to have at Pontiac. Coach Leonard has done a wonderful job at Rochester. Coach Leonard started his career at Prairie…… MORE
Accident victim identified
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Police has released the name of the person killed in a motor vehicle accident late yesterday afternoon near Long Point. During a press conference Friday afternoon, Sheriff Tony Childress identified Livingston County Corrections Officer Katherine Duda, 30, of Long Point, as the victim of the accident. Childress…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Governor Bruce Rauner signed historic legislation making Illinois the first state in America to divest its public pension funds from companies that participate in the Boycott, Sanctions, Divestment movement targeting Israel. The new law, signed yesterday, is the first state-based measure to take specific concrete action against boycotts of Israel. The anti-BDS measure, Senate Bill…… MORE
OSF Hospice participating in test model
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Hospice Services has been selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model, announced on July 20 by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell. OSF Hospice Services in the Bloomington/Normal and Pontiac areas serve patients in DeWitt, Ford, Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston, Logan, Marshall, McLean, Piatt, Tazewell and Woodford…… MORE
A look back on this week’s fair
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With the 85th annual Livingston County Ag and 4-H Fair ending yesterday, many people attending the festivities are calling the event a success. Eighteen-year-old Sierra Ruddy of Cornell, is looking back on her entire 4-H career and always said she looked forward to the fair for the exact same thing. “I…… MORE
