Category Archives: Local News

The state's transportation chief lays out what is-and isn't-included in his vision for the future of transportation in Illinois.In the shorter term, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Ran...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe fifth annual Vermilion River Cleanup Day is happening Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 to noon.People are asked to bring gloves, hats, drinking water, sunscreen, insect repellant...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsSaturday is a chance for people to come together to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.Oscar Gorbet of Pontiac has been raising funds for this organization for...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe United Way of Livingston County is kicking off its campaign September 17.This annual drive collects donations for the United Way, which helps more than 15 local agencies. ...

Coach HilgendorfBy Mark Myre/WJEZThis week is the game for the area. It’s Prairie Central at 2-0, and the Pontiac Indians at 1-1. Prairie Central has won big in the first two games over Clifton ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThree Dwight residents were arrested Thursday after a search warrant came up with drugs.According to Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress said the execution of the search ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police Department is promoting Illinois Rail Safety week from Sept. 13 though 19th.Some guidelines are given to motorists and pedestrians alike to encourage safety...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 65th Annual Thresherman's Parade is happening Sunday in Pontiac.The parade steps off from the corner of South and Mill streets at 1:15 and will include more than 120 entri...

The Service Employees International Union used the State Capitol Rotunda to hold a class they say Governor Bruce Rauner is trying to cut.A dozen or so caregivers sat in on a 20 minute class provided f...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Fire Department responded to several calls Wednesday afternoon and early Thursday morning.According to Chief Scott Runyon, the first one came at 2 p.m. at Redwood ...