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By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday, and the United Way of Livingston County kept busy collecting donations.Sarah Selmeyer, president of the United Way o...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac District 429 will be phasing in the STEAM Initiative over the next three years, beginning next year.Superintendent Brian Dukes explains that STEAM is an acronym for sc...

By Greg Halbleib Illinois hosts North Carolina State tonight at 7 in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge at State Farm Center. In last night’s Challenge play, Northwestern beat Wake Forest and Minnes...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAfter the November 8 election, many who weren't happy with the outcome took to the streets to show their dismay. Some of that simple protesting turned violent, and Congressman...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Public Library is accepting winter hats, scarves, mittens and other cold-weather clothing for its Mitten Tree.Library Director Kristin Holzhauer explains."If you'r...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac Christian School will be hosting Jake's Boys Ministry at their school Sunday evening at 6.Tim Dial, PCS representative, gave details about the evening."It's just your ...

By Greg Halbleib Illinois State men’s basketball evened its record at 2-2 with a wire-to-wire 81-67 win over Ferris State on Sunday at Redbird Arena. Phil Fayne scored a career-high 22 poin...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe City of Fairbury reviewed its old city ordinance pertaining to door-to-door solicitors after many complaints from residents, and approved a new one last Wednesday.Fairbury...

By Greg Halbleib The Fighting Illini continue play in the NIT Season Tip-Off at home tonight against Winthrop. Game time is 7 p.m. at State Farm Center and it’s live on 98.9 WJEZ. Illi...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Community Art Center is continuing its five week celebration in honor of its five year anniversary.Vicky Fitzgerald, city liaison with the Center, has more."On the...