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Your morning look at sports
The high school playoff pairings are out. Pontiac will visit Tolono Unity, Prairie Central travels to Rochester and Fieldcrest hosts West Carroll in first round games. Dates and times will be finalize...
Cumulus Media Oct 23, 2017

Prosecutors: Young woman aided victim in Facebook Live brawl
Michael Burton is free on bond on a felony charge for allegedly broadcasting the beating of a partially nude teenage girl on Facebook Live. (McLean County Jail photo) The Facebook Live broadcast ...
Cumulus Media Oct 23, 2017

Schools on the receiving end of ‘catch-up’ with State funding
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhile the state legislators came to an education funding decision just as school was starting, the payments that were owed to the schools are now coming in, slowly but surely....
Cumulus Media Oct 23, 2017

Livingston County Democrats holding ‘Get to know the Candidates’ night
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe five democratic candidates for the 16th district congressional seat, currently held by Republican Adam Kinzinger, will be appearing October 27th for a "Get to know the Can...
Cumulus Media Oct 23, 2017

Parks and Rec holding Trunk or Treat Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department is holding a Trunk or Treat event at the rec center parking lot Saturday from 6 to 7, followed by the showing of "Hotel Transylvani...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2017

The story of Driscoll Motors – largest car dealership in the county
Photo by Pam Schahrer By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMore than a year after signing and seven weeks of building updates, the Chevy-Buick-GM-Cadillac dealer in Pontiac has six weeks under its belt, and ...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2017

Heartland sees drop in continuing education enrollment
Heartland Community College is seeing steady numbers when it comes to its enrollment in satellite communities. The Normal-based college also has campuses in Lincoln and Pontiac. Enrollment for this fi...
Cumulus Media Oct 20, 2017

Makers Faire today
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac Junior High School is holding its second annual Makers Faire this evening in the PJHS cafeteria from 5 to 7.The Faire is all about showcasing the STEAM work the studen...
Cumulus Media Oct 19, 2017

WJEZ welcomes Nick Soule
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Radio Pontiac crew is excited to welcome its newest addition, Nick Soule.Soule is joining the staff as its newest sales consultant. He studied mass communications at Parkl...
Cumulus Media Oct 19, 2017

Emergency drill planned this morning
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAn emergency drill is planned for 8 to 11 this morning, at the Caterpillar facility in Pontiac.This drill is described to be an active shooter drill to further train first res...
Cumulus Media Oct 12, 2017