Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOne of the many balloons sent up into the sky recently to remember a young man who lost his life too early was not only discovered in an unlikely place, but the message return...

The home of Gary and Peggie Boldt is one of the three featured on the Pontiac Woman’s Club House Walk today. (photo provided) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe annual Pontiac Woman's Club House ...

By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsBeing a lifetime Cubs fan, this series doesn’t surprise me. Playoff baseball is simple – it’s all about pitching. The series shows great New York arms, with y...

  For the first time in a long time, state lawmakers will be in Springfield Oct. 20 and could address changes to a child care subsidy which has made many of its participants ineligible.The C...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Board voted Thursday to post the proposed county budget, but some of the decisions were met with contention.Livingston County Board Chairman Marty Fannin...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe United Way of Livingston County is looking for homes for several of their collection jars for the United Way Drive.Executive Director of the United Way of Livingston Count...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac City Council met last night to discuss several future projects for the city.One concerned the software that connects each department within the city, and Mayor Bob...

By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsThe Pontiac girls made some noise at the State Golf Tournament over the weekend. Ali Schrock placed 16th, and Molly Ruddy placed 39th overall. The conditions played tough on Sa...

By almost any measure, 2014 was a very good year for Bruce Rauner and family.The head of the household was elected governor to cap a year in which Bruce and Diana Rauner reported earning $58,286,607. ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 240th United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Ceremony is happening at Conference Center at the Chateau in Bloomington Saturday, Nov. 7.This event is open to all acti...