Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith Independence Day being one of the deadliest holidays when it comes to drunken driving, measures are being taken to make it safer for everyone.The Illinois Department of T...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThree people were injured in a car accident late Wednesday night.According to the Livingston County Sheriff's Police, 16-year-old Seth Mehrkens was driving a 2004 Pontiac Gran...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe City of Pontiac is taking steps to remedy unregistered and inoperable vehicles from the streets.Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said they are keeping in compliance with ...

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsA lot has been happening down in Springfield. For starters, The state’s new fiscal year has begun without a budget in place, and the stalemate between Gov. Bruce Rauner a...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZVeterans receiving an Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions discharge from the military are now able to get "veteran" designation on their drivers' licenses.That designat...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsChenoa kicks off its Fourth of July Celebration with a day full of events Friday.A pork chop meal and ice cream social begins at 5 p.m. and will lead into the annual street da...

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsGovernor Bruce Rauner spent the last day of the fiscal year visiting state agencies in Springfield and Chicago, trying to reassure employees they'll get paid.Rauner told Illino...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith blood and platelet donations typically declining during the summer months, the American Red Cross is looking for people to take time and donate.Holiday parties and vacati...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith budget talks continuing in Springfield, the fate of many local programs hangs in the balance.Susan Real, executive director for the East Central Illinois Area Agency on A...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA day full of fun Fourth of July events is slated for Pontiac Saturday.A partnership between the Pontiac Elks Club and Pontiac Parks and Recreation will start off with an open...