Category Archives: Local News
Man convicted of attack on correctional officer
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Pontiac Correctional Center inmate was convicted of aggravated battery and sentenced to 20 years in prison Tuesday.According to State's Attorney Seth Uphoff, 37-year-old Ken...
Oct 02, 2015
Check out “Spotlight on Livingston County”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWe here at WJEZ have started a new weekend feature called "Spotlight on Livingston County." It's a one stop click to get all the events, meetings and other opportunities throu...
Oct 02, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Retiring Illinois Auditor General William Holland makes a habit of not issuing news releases or even talking to the media. But, some habits get broken.The Illinois News Broadcasters Association ...
Oct 01, 2015
MPBA player signs to Chicago Bulls
The Midwest Professional Basketball Association has signed a player to the NBA.The Chicago Bulls announced recently they have signed Darion "Jake" Anderson, who formerly played for the Gateway Steam, ...
Sep 30, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors?An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged into a hearing on a spending bill to say he’d been in talks with Hou...
Sep 29, 2015
PTHS girls golf Senior Night held
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsLast night was Senior Night for the Pontiac girls golf team. Molly Ruddy, a 4-year player, lit it up with a 42. I’ve had the pleasure getting to know Molly over the years...
Sep 29, 2015
Order your lunch NOW to benefit fire department
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Fire Department is having a Fire Prevention Week Fundraiser next Monday.The event will include an Avanti's five-inch gondola, chips, a drink and a dessert snack.Po...
Sep 29, 2015
Volley for the Cure TONIGHT!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsFlanagan-Cornell High School's Volley for the Cure is happening tonight in Flanagan.Volleyball Coach Kari Harms and her senior captains were guests on a recent Community Forum...
Sep 29, 2015
Annual coat collection happening NOW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Salvation Army is collecting new and slightly used coats for kids through November 23rd.Collection barrels will be at St. James Hospital, Big R and the Pontiac Sal...
Sep 29, 2015
Legislators tackle questions at Issues and Eggs
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsDozens of people gathered yesterday morning for the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce's Issues and Eggs at Edinger's Filling Station in Pontiac.Guest speakers for the event wer...
Sep 25, 2015
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