Category Archives: Local News
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Shared services, outsourcing, eliminating redundancy - whatever you want to call it, it’s happening via a pilot program between the city of Naperville and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission....
Dec 21, 2015
Local students receive scholarships
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Heartland Community College Foundation awarded a record 188 scholarships in four ceremonies held in October and November.The following local students received scholarships...
Dec 21, 2015
Police searching for missing person
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police are searching for 80-year-old Louis Lowery of Pontiac, who was last seen at his home during the early hours of Saturday.According to Pontiac Police Chief Ji...
Dec 21, 2015
Spotlight on Livingston County: 12/19 – 12/25
OSF ST. JAMES' LIFE AFTER LOSS SUPORT GROUP MEETS THE 2ND AND 4TH TUESDAYS OF THE MONTH. THE NEXT MEETING IS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22ND AT 5:15 TO 6:15PM. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Dec 19, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
The new federal budget includes millions for programs helping the Illinois side of Lake Michigan, including efforts to keep out Asian carp.The omnibus spending bill would maintain the $300 milli...
Dec 18, 2015
Now is the time to donate blood
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe holiday season is a time of giving and the American Red Cross is looking for donors to give the gift of life by donating blood or platelets.Blood donations often decline d...
Dec 18, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race aren’t demanding resignations over the handling of the Laquan McDonald case.Protesters have called for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County St...
Dec 16, 2015
Tips to relieve holiday stress
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe holidays can bring a lot of stress along with good memories and Joe Vaughan, executive director of IHR addressed some of the ways to relieve stress in a recent Community F...
Dec 16, 2015
Remember to buckle up
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA new survey shows rear seatbelt usage is still lagging behind front seat occupants, even though the state's mandatory seat belt law's addition of backseat passengers has been...
Dec 16, 2015
PROUD holding luminary event Thursday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsDowntown Pontiac will be lit with luminaries Thursday night.PROUD is sponsoring the evening shopping event where the luminaries will be seen from the city sidewalks and partic...
Dec 16, 2015
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