Category Archives: Local News

Sports Notes from WJEZ
The Cubs and the Mets had to call it quits because of rain. The two clubs were tied last night at 1 apiece when the weather got in the way. The game is scheduled to resume at noon today, with today's ...
Cumulus Media Aug 29, 2018

Construction Congestion Coming
By Katharine MurphyTraveling through Livingston and surrounding counties is going to be slow moving over the next few weeksConstruction projects along Interstate 55 through Grundy, Livingston and McLe...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2018

West Nile Virus Discovered in Livingston County Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes gathered in Livingston County during a previous collectionBy Katharine MurphyA group of mosquitoes has tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Pontiac.Donnie Simmons, Director of Environ...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2018

Pontiac City Council, Office of Education reach rec center agreement
Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says students enrolled in the local alternative school will now have access to the rec center in Pontiac. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – At its latest meeti...
Cumulus Media Aug 08, 2018

Pontiac Junior High opening doors for schedule, Chromebook pick-up
Parents and students will be available to pick up crucial class materials later this week. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – Parents of Pontiac Junior High students will be able to pick...
Cumulus Media Aug 07, 2018

Medical professionals stress importance of HPV vaccination
A local doctor has said HPV cases have decreased since the introduction of a vaccine a dozen years ago. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – Medical professionals at OSF HealthCare are dis...
Cumulus Media Aug 07, 2018

Vermillion Players going green with Shrek: The Musical
Tickets are available now for the Vermillion Player’s rendition of Shrek: The Musical.(Facebook/Vermillion Players)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The Vermillion Players will be looking a bit mo...
Cumulus Media Aug 06, 2018

Livingston County State’s Attorney details the process of becoming a lawyer
Randy Yedinak told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner about what first made him want to be a lawyer and the process of becoming a lawyer. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The Livingston Coun...
Cumulus Media Aug 06, 2018

Community Players of Streator to open scholarship applications
Students interested in filling out a scholarship application can do so online. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – College students involved at the Engle Lane Theatre will soon be able su...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2018

District 429 schools undergoing renovations ahead of school year
A number of schools in Pontiac District 429 are experiencing renovations and changes. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – Pontiac District 429 is experiencing a number of renovations in i...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2018