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Big weekend for Fairbury – races, shopping and garage sales
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe City of Fairbury is having a weekend full of events for everybody, beginning this Thursday.The list of activities begins with the Friends of the Dominy Memorial Libr...
Jul 25, 2017
Your morning look at sports
The Cubs are in a virtual tie for the National League Central lead after beating the Cardinals 5-3. Willson Contreras broke a tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Jose Quintana earned his sec...
Jul 24, 2017
Sign up for 5th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe fifth annual Cardboard Boat Regatta is happening during Pontiac's Party in the Park Saturday at 3 p.m.Kristin Arbogast is with Pontiac Parks and Rec and explains how that ...
Jul 24, 2017
Ag Fair is still the same after 76 years, according to faithful attendee
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMany things come and go throughout the decades, but according to a man who made his first appearance at an ag fair 76 years ago, things are still fairly the same.Eighty-eight ...
Jul 24, 2017
County Probation says goodbye to longtime employee
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Probation Department is saying goodbye to longtime employee, Mona Beasley.She has served the county since 1982, most recently holding the position ...
Jul 24, 2017
Your morning look at sports
The CornBelters lost 4-3 at Traverse City. Alexi Rivera clubbed a grand slam to right in the first inning for all the runs the Beach Bums would need to avoid a CornBelters sweep. The Belters return to...
Jul 21, 2017
Kiwanis hears about local ties to women’s professional basketball
Gary Beckman shares the story of his mother, a former professional basketball player. (Photo provided) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Kiwanis met Wednesday during lunch and heard from guest...
Jul 21, 2017
Chenoa nursing home: Staffers acted swiftly when they learned about abuse
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it has fined Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa $25,000 for allegedly failing to protect six residents from a staff member who took photos and videos of the...
Jul 21, 2017
Prepping for the fair may be tough, but many enjoy it
Megan Ifft and her horse braving the heat and humidity at the Livingston County Ag Fair. (Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Wednesday was a big day for a 6 year veteran...
Jul 21, 2017
Your morning look at sports
The Cardinals lost 4-3 at Pittsburgh as the Pirates scored twice in the ninth to walk off with the victory. Yadier Molina gave the Cardinals the lead with an eighth-inning home run but the Pirates tie...
Jul 17, 2017
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