Category Archives: Local News
Balloon launch TOMORROW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA special balloon launch to remember the life and legacy of the late Pontiac Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier is set to take place Friday evening.Kerri Jo Schmidt, Kohlmeier's m...
Oct 29, 2015
Candidate holding meet and greet
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA meet and greet is planned for Livingston County State's Attorney challenger Randy Yedinak.This event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Baby Bull's Fine Dini...
Oct 29, 2015
More big sports news for Pontiac!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOne of WJEZ's own, along with another prominent local businessman have been named to the front office staff of the Midwest Professional Basketball League's Pontiac 66ers.Mark ...
Oct 29, 2015
Monical’s Community Night to benefit District 429
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac District 429 is holding a Monical's Pizza Community Night Fundraiser Monday.That night, you can dine in at Monical's and they will donate 20 percent of your dinner che...
Oct 28, 2015
Monarch butterflies making a comeback
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMonarch butterflies are making a comeback after population numbers lagged in recent years.Planting a mix of native butterfly weed and annual tropical milkweed was a winning co...
Oct 28, 2015
Thursday accident claims the life of a Dwight man
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA one-vehicle accident Thursday evening claimed the life of a Dwight man.According to Livingston County Coroner Michael P. Burke, the rollover accident happened in the southbo...
Oct 26, 2015
The story behind the sign
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsDon Daluga was one of the nicest people I ever met. He loved his family, Pontiac, and of course Notre Dame football. With the Pontiac Indians starting their playoff journey, I ...
Oct 26, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
The first priority for the newest lawmaker in the Capitol is reversing cuts to child care assistance put in place by Gov. Bruce Rauner.State Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) has been appointed to replace...
Oct 23, 2015
Protect yourselves this holiday season
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIn preparation for upcoming holidays, the Livingston County Health Department is urging people to get their flu shots on or before November 11.It takes a flu vaccine two weeks...
Oct 23, 2015
Specialized Trunk or Treat TOMORROW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Adapted Recreation will be holding its Halloween Trunk or Treat Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Pontiac Township High School Parking lot.This event is a...
Oct 23, 2015
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