Category Archives: Local News

IHR providing key treatment services in Livingston drug court
IHR is coordinating with the Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office to help those struggling with drug addiction. (Facebook/IHR Counseling Services)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2018

Prairie Dirt Classic to be televised on pay-per-view
For the first time, the Prairie Dirt Classic will be available to watch on pay-per-view. (Facebook/Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury American Legion Speedway)By Patrick BaronFAIRBURY – The Prairi...
Cumulus Media Jul 16, 2018

Livingston Co. Humane Society talks fundraiser, summer heat
The 9th annual golf outing at Wolf Creek is set for Saturday with some furry friends planning on attending. (Livingston County Humane Society)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The Livingston County Huma...
Cumulus Media Jul 13, 2018

Heartland ABATE holding fundraiser ride for Greater Peoria Honor Flight
The Greater Peoria Honor Flight assists veterans in flying around the nation to participate in special events. (Facebook/Greater Peoria Honor Flight)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – A local group is in...
Cumulus Media Jul 13, 2018

16th District candidate Sara Dady to speak at We’re Here rally
Sara Dady and two candidates for county board will be present at a rally for We’re Here on July 17. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The woman seeking the 16th Congressional Dist...
Cumulus Media Jul 12, 2018

Livingston County Fair, Farm Bureau welcome residents to the 2018 festivities
Livingston Farm Bureau Manager Jody Hughes said there will be activities for people of all ages to enjoy at this year’s county fair, all while supporting local children with a passion for agricu...
Cumulus Media Jul 12, 2018

Vermillion Players showcasing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
People have five chances to see the Vermillion Players’ production of an Old Testament story. (Facebook/Vermillion Players)By Patrick BaronPONTIAC – The Vermillion Players are inviting the...
Cumulus Media Jul 11, 2018

Pontiac man arrested for alleged threatening of an officer
Cody Beller is being held in jail in Bloomington for his alleged threatening of a McLean County Sheriff’s Deputy. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Pontiac man is being deta...
Cumulus Media Jul 11, 2018

Sheriff’s Dept. advises residents to watch out for driveway scammers
Scammers are reportedly going around to homes in the area, performing a tar and chip driveway job, and then demanding extra money for the job. (WJEZ File Photo)By Patrick BaronLIVINGSTON CO – Th...
Cumulus Media Jul 05, 2018

Throwback Thursday on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ
There’s a lot of advice that gets thrown around. Some of it is good and some of it becomes a hit record.https://cdn.socast.io/6616/sites/386/2018/07/05100953/Everybodys-Free-to-Wear-Sunscreen-fi...
Cumulus Media Jul 05, 2018