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Pontiac man arrested after reports of gunshots
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac Police arrested a Pontiac man on several charges Sunday, including reckless discharge of a firearm.Twenty-six year old Jeffrey B. Gourley was arrested and charged with...
Dec 08, 2015
December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIllinois State Police has once again declared December National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.Along with driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving also incl...
Dec 08, 2015
Council approves new facility rental agreement
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac City Council met last night and discussed the new council room rental policy and approved the levy.Pontiac City Administrator Bob Karls explained the changes to th...
Dec 08, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
An Illinois politician says President Obama is addressing the latest terrorist threat all wrong.While Senator Dick Durbin used a press release to praise the plan Obama laid out Sunday night to battle ...
Dec 08, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Despite the lack of a state budget, transportation officials say Illinois is ready for winter weather.Steve Travia of Illinois Department of Transportation says it’s business as usual, with its ...
Dec 07, 2015
Financial workshop planned for Wednesday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThis Wednesday, people have a chance to attend a financial workshop in Pontiac, pertaining to wills, powers of attorney, family finances and more.This free seminar, which will...
Dec 07, 2015
OSF Saint James receives recognition
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health...
Dec 03, 2015
Health department achieves recertification status
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Public Health Department recently achieved recertification status.This certification is effective for a five-year period, which began November 2.Certific...
Dec 03, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Weather in a word: wet. That sizes up the USDA’s final Illinois crop report of the year.State statistician Mark Schleusener says it really put a damper on the activity, saying wet weather ...
Dec 02, 2015
Jones House Open House begins Friday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Historic Jones House is having its annual Christmas Open House, beginning Friday.Brenda Thompson, who is one of the many volunteers who helps out at the house, said the de...
Dec 02, 2015
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