Category Archives: Local News

New director makes her debut
Chris Cox of SOCU and Mindi Terrell By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe new CEO and President of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce made her debut last night at Chamber Business After Hours, held at S...
Cumulus Media Oct 09, 2015

The pairing of a lifetime!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsIt’s the Cubs vs the Cards. I said all year St.Louis is the best team in baseball. One thing I love about the Cubs is they don’t quit. They love the game, and they ...
Cumulus Media Oct 09, 2015

Eleven arrested – REVISED
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Proactive Unit made several drug-related arrests during an investigation that concluded recently.Through "Operation Early Harvest," Livingston County She...
Cumulus Media Oct 08, 2015

Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
If you’ve followed news out of the Capitol over the last several years, you may have heard or read something about "a scathing report from Auditor General Bill Holland."Holland’s retiring,...
Cumulus Media Oct 08, 2015

Kid’s art contest for water company open NOW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIllinois American Water is inviting 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms within the Company's service area to participate in an "Imagine a Day Without Water" art contest. Winning...
Cumulus Media Oct 08, 2015

College holding Moment of Silence today
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In a show of solidarity and support, Heartland Community College will participate with other community colleges across the country in a National Moment of Silence at 1 p...
Cumulus Media Oct 08, 2015

PTHS golfer advances to Sectional play
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsJacob Curry helped the Pontiac Indians win the Regional shooting a 80 the other day. Curry will advance to Sectional play for the Indians with all his teammates. Molly Ruddy sh...
Cumulus Media Oct 08, 2015

Friendship Walk happening this weekend
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe fifth annual Sammy Sartoris Friendship Walk and Run will be Saturday in downtown Pontiac.The event is in memory of Sammy Sartoris, who was born with Down syndrome and pass...
Cumulus Media Oct 07, 2015

Legendary tailgating
Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsI have heard about the world famous tailgating at Miller Park, but now I have experienced it. The world famous brat party had hamburger and bacon brats, plain brats, peppered brat...
Cumulus Media Oct 05, 2015

Put a Sock in It happening TONIGHT
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The GFWC Illinois Woman's Club of Fairbury will hold their fifth annual Put a Sock in It night tonight at the Prairie Central Homecoming, with the Pontiac Chapter doing ...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2015