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Thursday morning fire claims the life of one
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Thursday morning fire in Dwight claimed the life of one.Livingston County Coroner Michael Burke said 58-year-old Patricia Bonora died in the house fire that happened shortly...
Cumulus Media Jan 29, 2016

More children served in 2015 through Child Protection Network
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Child Protection Network saw an increase in 2015 for children receiving forensic interviews.Judy Brucker, executive director of the CPN, was a recent guest on the Communit...
Cumulus Media Jan 27, 2016

Center plans to expand, take on new name
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Caring Pregnancy Center is looking to expand this May.During a recent Community Forum, executive director Darleta Gramm and nurse manager Margie Sauder explained this expa...
Cumulus Media Jan 27, 2016

Big names coming through Pontiac at Pontiac 66ers games
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsCoach Fenton and his boys had a thrill of a lifetime the other day at the Pontiac 66ers game. Sean Dockery, the Former Duke star, played for the Windy City Groove the other day...
Cumulus Media Jan 27, 2016

Cat’s Take: What it takes to get people to notice weight loss
By Cathi CoppingerEvery year during the holidays, we stuff our faces … then make New Year’s resolutions to get in shape. I make that resolution cos I feel it is easier to keep than, say, b...
Cumulus Media Jan 26, 2016

Jock Jibberish: Pass the pizza!
Comfort foods: What do YOU turn to when you want something that just hits the spot?According to a new survey, PIZZA tops the list, closely followed by chocolate, ice cream, mac and cheese and chips.Ma...
Cumulus Media Jan 26, 2016

Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
There's agreement that the current formula to fund primary education in Illinois is not effective, but how to address the issue differs.Bunker Hill Democratic State Senator Andy Manar says any K...
Cumulus Media Jan 26, 2016

First of three drug forums tomorrow
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe first of three scheduled forums dealing with illegal drug use is scheduled to happen in Dwight Wednesday."A Tough Pill to Swallow" will feature speaker Tim Ryan, where he ...
Cumulus Media Jan 26, 2016

Deadline to sign up for Biggest Loser looming
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsResidents in the Pontiac area have a chance to join the "Biggest Loser Community Challenge" through the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce.The contest is associated with the NBC...
Cumulus Media Jan 26, 2016

RSVP for farm safety breakfast
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe "Put Safety First on your Farm" breakfast is being held Thursday, February 4, at the Lexington Community Center in Lexington.Topics included in the morning will be fire an...
Cumulus Media Jan 26, 2016