Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsJesse and Mary Faber of Pontiac have been named the runners up for an American Farm Bureau Federation award yesterday.The Fabers were named Illinois' winners of the American F...

While it’s still a hassle to get on an airplane, at least it shouldn’t be more of one for Illinoisans.The secretary of state’s office announced Friday the federal government has anno...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston County Adapted Recreation will be holding a Talent Show next Sunday.This event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center a...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ SportsThe Friends of Dominy Library is presenting an afternoon with a Fairbury author Saturday.Dale C. Maley has written several books about Fairbury history. The event will start...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe City of Pontiac has been getting extra exposure lately, most recently taking the cover of the National Geographic 2016 calendarPontiac Tourism Director Ellie Alexander sai...

A leadership change is happening at the Illinois High School Association later this month.Cambridge native Craig Anderson takes over as the organization's Executive Director on January 15th.Anderson s...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAlthough the primary election isn't until Tuesday, March 15, there are several different ways to vote.Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching was a guest on a resent Community...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News"Outdoor Venture: Start Your Journey" bus trip is happening January 16 through the University of Illinois Extension in Pontiac.This bus trip will take children to Bass Pro Sho...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston County Coroner Michael Burke released the name of the victim in Saturday's fatal accident near Odell.Burke said 65-year-old Charlene E. Pozdol of Odell was pronounc...

 People in Illinois’ court system, not just judges, are in for some new learning in the New Year.The Illinois Judicial College is launching. The college’s chairman, Cook County Judge ...