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Win Foreigner Tickets this week on WJEZ VIP

Win Foreigner Tickets this week on WJEZ VIP

This Week on WJEZ VIP you can win tickets to see Foreigner at the State Farm Center in Champaign on June 23rd! Just click on the link below to head directly to the contest page!MORE

Tax Notices Are On the Way

Tax Notices Are On the Way

By Neil Doyle Real estate tax bills are on their way to Livingston County property owners. Livingston County Treasurer Nikki Meier says a total of 25,926 tax bills were mailed. The estimated tax revenue to be collected on behalf of the 206 taxing bodies in the County is $70,637,454.22. The first installment will be due…MORE

Legislation Sponsored by Bennett Moves Forward in Springfield

Legislation Sponsored by Bennett Moves Forward in Springfield

State Representative Tom Bennett represents the 106th legislative district/Photo courtesy of Rep. Bennett’s office. By Neil Doyle State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) wants more clarity in reports that document infant deaths and he’s the sponsor of a bill to achieve it. Under current law, when an infant two years of age or younger in…MORE

Win Classics IV Tickets this week on WJEZ VIP

Win Classics IV Tickets this week on WJEZ VIP

  This Week on WJEZ VIP you can win tickets to see Classics IV as part of the Corn Crib Classic at the Corn Crib in Normal on September 7th! Just click on the link below to head directly to the contest page! 2-Tickets to Classics IV in concert at the Corn Crib Classic This…MORE

Pontiac Indians Bracing for Sectional Softball Action

Pontiac Indians Bracing for Sectional Softball Action

By WJEZ staff The Pontiac Indians softball squad takes on Galesburg today at 4:30 after overcoming both U-High and Mother Nature to take the regional trophy. Last Friday’s championship game had to be moved when heavy rains flooded the field just before game time at Bloomington’s Illinois Wesleyan University. Rather than calling the game, officials…MORE

District 429 Students Recognized in Springfield

District 429 Students Recognized in Springfield

District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle Several local students recently visited the state capital and presented what’s new in Pontiac District 429. This is the second year students from Pontiac have made the trip, as students from around Illinois flock to Springfield to discuss projects and activities happening at different schools.…MORE

Two Arrested on Drug Charges

Two Arrested on Drug Charges

McDonald and Edwards at the time of their arrest/Photos courtesy of Pontiac P.D. By Neil Doyle Two Pontiac residents have been taken into custody on drug charges. The Pontiac Narcotics Unit Thursday arrested Michelle McDonald, 37, and Gilbert Edwards, 50, for unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. During the arrest, the narcotics unit seized 187…MORE

Summer Bash at The Pointe at Pontiac

Summer Bash at The Pointe at Pontiac

By Neil Doyle A local retirement community is getting set to host its annual summer event. The Pointe at Pontiac will put on its Summer Bash party on Saturday, June 1. The event allows family and friends to come and enjoy a day of games, prizes, food, and entertainment. Regional Marketing Director Peg Spear told…MORE