By Neil Doyle Leaders in Pontiac discussed possible replacements for Mayor Bob Russell at the city council meeting this week. Russell announced his resignation July 1st, giving the council 60 days to name a new mayor. According to published reports, several possible candidates were discussed in executive session before the regular meeting, and then at…… MORE
Dalton Mesarchik/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle STREATOR – Illinois State Police are turning to social media in an effort to find more leads in the 2003 death of 7-year old Dalton Mesarchik of Streator. ISP posted information about the cold case Monday on Facebook . Dalton was snatched from his front yard and was…… MORE
Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent for Livingston, McLean, DeWitt, and Logan Counties/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle After the success of previous substitute teacher sign-up days in the Twin Cities, the Regional Office of Education will hold another one in Pontiac. This Wednesday, the ROE will once again be searching for qualified subs as it continues…… MORE
98.9 WJEZ Summer celebration continues with your shot at winning tickets to Busch Stadium in St. Louis.… MORE
Todd Wineburner has your shot at winning $25 Kobe Hibachi Steak House Gift Certificates each day this week.… MORE
By Neil Doyle Patients and visitors at OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac should be on the look out for upcoming parking lot construction. The work will include updates and resurfacing to major portions of the parking lots, starting at the main visitor and guest lot on the east side of the…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Several fire crews responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in Dwight. The Dwight Fire Protection District said crews were dispatched to the 500 block of Morris Road around 10:20 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they were able to determine that no one was in the house. It took crews about 30 minutes…… MORE
Paul Blumenshine/Photo courtesy of WJBC news By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – For the second straight election, State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) will again have to fend off a primary challenge, assuming he decides to run again in the 105th District. Local realtor David Paul Blumenshine took to social media over the weekend to announce…… MORE
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Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell during an interview with WJEZ/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – The mayor of Pontiac has announced his resignation. Bob Russell informed the city council of his decision at Monday night’s meeting. He’ll step down as mayor starting July 31. “Having served as mayor of the city of Pontiac for…… MORE
