Category Archives: Local News
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsApril is Child Abuse Awareness Month and the Livingston County Historic Courthouse will have special decorations to commemorate the event.Judy Brucker, executive director of t...
Mar 29, 2016
Kitchen fire injures one
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Fire Department responded to a stove fire Late Friday evening in the 600 block of Reynolds Street.According to Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon, the fire was report...
Mar 29, 2016
Society of Gilders coming to Pontiac in April
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsVolunteers from the Society of Gilders are returning to Pontiac and will be offering different classes during the month of April.The first class will give Quilling instruction...
Mar 28, 2016
Applications available for Summer Youth Police Program
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois State Police and the American Legion are accepting applications for the Summer Youth Police Program.This event is happening June 26 through July 1 at the Illinois...
Mar 28, 2016
Thursday fire leaves behind heavy damage, no injuries
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Thursday fire left heavy fire and smoke damage to a mobile home at Vermillion Estates in Pontiac.According to Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon, a passerby called in the blaze...
Mar 28, 2016
Sheriff gives Spring Break safety tips
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith many schools and universities declaring this time of year Spring Break, Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress is giving tips to help children and youth stay safe.Some ...
Mar 24, 2016
Pontiac Police name new detective
Nicholas Taylor, left, and Jeff Franklin. By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police Department is announcing the promotion of Jeff Franklin to the rank of detective.Pontiac Police Major Dan Dav...
Mar 24, 2016
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner and the director of the state's Department of Children and Family Services are pushing for reforms aimed at improving care for at-risk youth.At a news conference Monday, Gov. Rauner ...
Mar 23, 2016
‘Cocked hat’ display new to War Museum
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County War Museum - Dal Estes Education Center is the new home of a special uniform.A US Navy cocked hat, which dates back to 1920, is now on display in the mus...
Mar 23, 2016
Barickman: “I always tell people I think the future in Illinois is bright”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhile many see the times the State of Illinois is experiencing as a darker era, one State Senator says he feels it is just a matter of time before the state comes back around....
Mar 23, 2016
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