Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News"Fresh Fare: Comfort Food Makeover" will be happening January 13 at Evenglow Inn in Pontiac.This class is a result of a partnership between Evenglow Inn and the University of ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe American Red Cross has recently published a list of things to help people deal with flooding.Some tips they give is getting your home ready by preparing an emergency kit, ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIt's Once N Again, with locations in Fairbury and Pontiac, is holding its 14th annual Canned Food and Necessity Drive for local food pantries.Anyone who brings a canned meal, ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThree men were charged with armed robbery and aggravated robbery in Livingston County late last week.According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, shortly after midnight Decemb...

By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsThe MPBA is all about giving back. Meet one of the players, Jeremy Marseille from New York City. Each year, Jeremy gives back with a basketball camp for kids. Jeremy’s li...

 Curie Wins 85th Annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament against Peoria Manual with a score of 75 to 65.The 86th tournament will be December 28, 29, and 30 of 2016.

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Here are the Top Ten news stories from Livingston County in 2015.The search for 80-year-old Louis Lowery continues, after he was reported missing the morning of December...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAn extensive search after a car was recovered from a Round Grove Township creek resulted in the recovery of the remains of Shawn Beaupre, 49, of Bourbonnais.According to Livin...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsCarbon monoxide detectors aren't only a good thing to have in your home, but it's also the law.Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon talked about how carbon monoxide is commonly pro...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsGovernor Bruce Rauner and the general assembly recently reached an agreement for reforms to the Illinois unemployment insurance law.Representative Tom Bennett was a guest on a...