Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA structure fire in rural Saunemin early Wednesday morning took the lives of several family pets.According to Saunemin Fire Chief Gary Swartz, the fire broke out in a home sho...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce has named its 2015 award winners.Those winners include Pam Schahrer as the Business Person of the Year, Cindy Kridner as the Bill Edwards ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Spread the Word to End the Word campaign began yesterday at Pontiac Township High School, complete with an assembly and those involved have plans for more events.Laura Bau...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsApplications are now available for the Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship Award.There will be more than $54,000 available throughout the state for students wishing to ...

By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsThe Class 1a Sectionals look to be fun this year in the area. Flanagan, coached by Brian Yoder have a special senior group. They will play on Tuesday night, if they win, it wil...

Judge Jennifer Bauknecht, Mona Beasley and Ron Baker. By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsSenior Probation Officer Ramona Beasley has been named the 2015 Livingston County Probation Department Employee of t...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAlex Arbogast has recently been named the general manager for the Pontiac Elks Country Club.Arbogast was born and raised in Pontiac and has spent his career working at various...

Macey Coppinger getting electronic voting instructions from Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching. By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith polls open for early voting through March 14, many people are ta...

By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsThis is the week for 1a and 2a basketball Regionals. Keep an eye out for Coach Yoder Flanagan Falcons, they are picked by many to make the run. Coach Kellar Ridgeview Mustangs ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston County is looking for election judges for all precincts across the county.According to Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching, election judges are responsible for ...