Category Archives: Local News

Here are your chances to see Santa in downtown Pontiac
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsSanta has officially come to Pontiac!The PROUD Christmas Light-Up Parade last Friday ushered Santa and Mrs. Claus to his special house in downtown Pontiac, situated on the nor...
Cumulus Media Dec 02, 2015

Tobacco compliance checks conducted recently
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOne Pontiac tobacco retailer was found non-compliant recently during the tobacco compliance checks conducted November 24During the "Kids Can't Buy 'Em Here" retail tobacco sal...
Cumulus Media Dec 02, 2015

Spotlight on Livingston County: 11/28 – 12/4
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH. PLEASE SHOP LOCAL!——————In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the newly renovated Eagle Perf...
Cumulus Media Nov 28, 2015

Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Donations at Illinois food pantries during the holiday season helps them stay open year round.The line was out the door at a large food pantry in Chicago ahead of Thanksgiving, which isn’t unusu...
Cumulus Media Nov 27, 2015

REMINDER: Offices closed for the holiday
All Livingston County and Secretary of State offices are closed today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Cumulus Media Nov 27, 2015

Adapted Recreation holding Game Night
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Adapted Recreation in association with Pontiac Parks and Recreation Center is having Game Night.This event will take place in the community room at the R...
Cumulus Media Nov 27, 2015

Legislator urging participation in Small Business Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsTo help promote local entrepreneurs and area small businesses, state Rep. Frank Mautino is encouraging residents to participate in the sixth annual Small Business Saturday on ...
Cumulus Media Nov 27, 2015

Jock Jibberish: Who spends the most on presents?
So now we’re headed into the Christmas holiday, even though Thanksgiving hasn’t even happened yet, and here some some shopping stats already.According to a random shopping website, men nam...
Cumulus Media Nov 25, 2015

Open house Saturday at the Eagle
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIn conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the newly renovated Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center will hold a Community Open House on Saturday from 10 to 2.The even...
Cumulus Media Nov 23, 2015

Have questions? Illinois Farm Bureau is here to help
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsContracts 101: Utility Easements and Wind Farm Leases is being presented this evening at the Pontiac Township High School auditorium at 6.Laura Harmon, senior attorney, Garret...
Cumulus Media Nov 23, 2015