Category Archives: Local News
A no-hitter for the Cubs
By Mark Myre/WJEZ NewsJake Arrieta has thrown the ball all year long. But last night he was awesome. Arrieta threw a no hitter as the Cubs beat the Dodgers 2-0. For Jake he always dreamed about throwi...
Aug 31, 2015
Three arrested after Wednesday fight
From left, Luke Hamilton, Edward King and Marcus Fultz By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police responded to a group of people fighting Wednesday night, resulting in the arrest of three Pontia...
Aug 28, 2015
The countdown to the first game is on!!
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsAre you ready for some football? The Pontiac football team is, and it starts tomorrow night. Metamora against Pontiac is a great rivalry, and it looks to be back. Metamora is a...
Aug 27, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
World War II, Vietnam and Korean War veterans from central and southern Illinois received the trip of a lifetime - the reason? To honor their service.The Land of Lincoln Honor Flight took a plane pack...
Aug 27, 2015
Bank employee continuing education
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Bank of Pontiac employee has completed his first week of "The Community Bankers School"Seth McCoy, loan officer at the bank, has gotten through the first half of the two-wee...
Aug 27, 2015
Museum volunteers recognized
Ralph Messer and David Estes By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center in Pontiac has been chosen for yet another prestigious award.The Illinois Associa...
Aug 27, 2015
Fairbury man recognized at State Fair
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Fairbury man was one of the people honored during the State Fair as an Illinoian of the day.Tom Schahrer was recognized during the fair's Veterans Day for all the work he's ...
Aug 27, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
The repairs are underway on the Executive Mansion’s roof.The official residence of the governor, a few blocks east of the Capitol in Springfield, is getting an $8-12 million rehab, the first sig...
Aug 25, 2015
Heartland offering Community Education classes
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsHeartland Community College, with locations in Normal and Pontiac, is having several Community Education opportunities in the coming months.Associate Director of Public ...
Aug 25, 2015
Any questions?
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsDo you have any questions you'd love to have answered by one of our local legislators? Your chance is coming sometime next week.Representative Tom Bennett will be a guest on C...
Aug 25, 2015
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