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Gold Wing Road Riders flag parade happening tonight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Gold Wing Road Riders Association came back to Pontiac yesterday, giving a chance for people to learn about their unique motorcycles.Pontiac Tourism Director Ellie Alexand...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

Win with the Fun Friday Patrol with WJEZ and SOCU
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWJEZ has partnered with Streator Onized Credit Union for the Fun Friday Patrol, where, every Friday beginning at 11 a.m., the people behind the voices you hear on the radio an...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

Durbin: Time for GOP to release ‘secret’ health care bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to urge Senate Republicans to release their proposed health care reform bill. (Photo courtesy Dick Durbin) Senate leaders could release t...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

‘Kidsnic-The Story Continues’ happening Sunday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 18th annual Kidsnic is happening Sunday from noon to 7 and 'The Story Continues' at Humiston Riverside Park with food, games and entertainment, all at no cost.Founder Rodn...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2017

OSF Saint James celebrates 20 years with Stroke Network
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center celebrated 20 years as part of the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute Stroke Network.According to a press release...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2017

Governor calls for unity as special session begins
Kim Howard/Illinois Department of Central Management ServicesGovernor Bruce Rauner is calling for unity as lawmakers head into a 10 day special session.The governor is urging the house and senate to p...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2017

Your morning look at sports
Prairie Central High School basketball programs have new head coaches. The Prairie Central Athletic Boosters report Alan Dunahee returns as boys head coach after leading the Hawks from 2003 to 2007, i...
Cumulus Media Jun 21, 2017

Signs to look for during Elder Abuse Awareness Month
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsJune is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and while there are many forms of abuse, the Illinois Department on Aging is giving signs to look for.Department Spokesperson Veronica Vera...
Cumulus Media Jun 21, 2017

Your morning look at sports
Pontiac has a state championship in bass fishing. The Pontiac-Morton co-op unified bass fishing team win the state tournament at Carlyle Lake yesterday. Pontiac’s Case Bear caught the biggest ba...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2017

Fairbury Citizens of the Year honors tonight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Fairbury Woman's Club is honoring the 2017 Fairbury Citizens of the Year this evening at 7 p.m. at North Park in Fairbury.Club member Carol Ely explains the evening's acti...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2017