Category Archives: Local News
Local woman recognized for combating drunk driving
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Saunemin woman was recognized Sunday for her work to eliminate drunk driving.Keri Jo Horrie-Schmidt was the guest speaker during the Illinois Mothers Against Drunk Driving's...
Sep 15, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Lawmakers and State Treasurer Mike Frerichs are urging House members and then the Governor to follow the lead of the Illinois Senate and approve $373 million in Monetary Assistance Program money - or,...
Sep 14, 2015
De-stress your ‘back to school’ routine
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsArea families have gotten through the first few weeks of school now, and getting back to the grind can be stressful for students and parents alike.Joe Vaughan, executive direc...
Sep 14, 2015
Taxes due TOMORROW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe second installment of property taxes is due TOMORROW.Livingston County Treasurer Barbara Sear said payments can be made at any area bank on or before Tuesday, by mail, at ...
Sep 14, 2015
Care package supply drive happening NOW
By Cynthia GrauPontiac District 429 Schools and the Heart of Illinois Blue Star Mothers are partnering to help support the troops with a huge care package supply drive.A long list of items are accepte...
Sep 14, 2015
Rivalry football match-up TONIGHT
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsPrairie Central and Pontiac, need I say more. This one shapes up to be a great game. The Pontiac Indians at 1-1, and the The Prairie Central Hawks at 2-0. The winner of this ga...
Sep 11, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is officially still at two candidates, with one saying she’s not concerned about “splitting” the African-American vote with ano...
Sep 10, 2015
Coroner takes issue with heroin-related deaths
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsGrundy County has seen three deaths in the past 45 days that concern heroin, and the county's coroner is doing what he can to be proactive about the situation.According to a p...
Sep 10, 2015
Bringing the farm food conversation to the farm
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois Harvest Dinner attracted farmers from around the state to an outdoor gathering north of Pontiac last night.Katie Pratt, who organized the event with Pontiac's Mar...
Sep 10, 2015
No state budget, but good news for schools
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThings seem to be looking up for schools in Illinois.Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent of Schools for Livingston, McLean, DeWitt and Logan counties was a guest on a recent ...
Sep 10, 2015
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