Category Archives: Local News

Cullom’s Homecoming and Jr. Fair festivals will be held next weekend. (Facebook/Cullom Junior Fair)By Patrick BaronCULLOM – Cullom’s annual homecoming celebration is next week and th...

From growing up in one of the smallest towns in central Illinois to working on one of the biggest aircraft carriers in the world, one Pontiac native is helping train other country service members arou...

The American Red Cross and its volunteers are working to get the people of Iowa back on their feet after a series of tornadoes devastated the central part of the state. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick Bar...

It’s important for people to make sure they are aware of when they can begin receiving social security benefits. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The Social Security Administrati...

Scammers are trying to weasel money out of potential victims. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronLIVINGSTON CO – The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reports that residents throughout ...

The book sale will include thousands of books from all genres. (Facebook/Dominy Memorial Library)By Patrick BaronFARIBURY – The Friends of the Dominy Library are stocking the bookshelves in prep...

Marsh Park in Fairbury has experienced some major renovations and changes in the past year. (Facebook/Marsh Park Celebration Day)By Patrick BaronFAIRBURY – A park that has received a major overh...

The Pointe at Pontiac has fun activities planned for its residents, their families, and anyone who would like to attend the event this Saturday. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The Po...

Michael Sembello scored a huge hit with a song called Maniac. It was part of the soundtrack for the movie Flashdance, but it didn’t start out that way.https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/386/2018/0...

Murray Mclean, a local Democrat, said without the needed signatures, the Community Health Care Program would disappear entirely. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – A local Democrat is wo...