Category Archives: Local News
‘Mob action’ nets three weekend arrests
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police arrested three Blackstone residents over the weekend on battery and mob action charges.According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, a group of people congre...
Jun 23, 2015
Livingston County’s Most Wanted June 2015
If you know the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please contact the Livingston County Sheriff's Department at 815-844-2774 or LivCom at 815-842-0911. Timothy L . Vernia 5' 05" 130 lbsProbation...
Jun 22, 2015
Keep an eye out for waterway closures amid widespread flooding
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced several waterway closures throughout the state due to the heavy rains it has been experiencing.The U.S. Coast Guard ...
Jun 22, 2015
A couple chances left to hear “Music of the Civil War”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA performance of "Music of the Civil War" is scheduled for Friday, June 26.The performance will take place at the Stelle-Agner exhibit at the museum complex located at the cor...
Jun 22, 2015
Still time to sign up for Watershed Project Tour
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Indian Creek Watershed Project Tour is planned for Thursday, July 16, beginning at 12:15 p.m.The day starts out with registration at the Fairbury First Baptist Church. Oth...
Jun 22, 2015
After 45 years, roof of Governor’s Mansion gets needed attention
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsThe organization raising money to renovate the Illinois governor’s mansion said the most pressing need is replacing the ailing roof on the 160-year-old building.In a news...
Jun 22, 2015
President shows support for trade bill
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsU.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says his opinion hasn't changed on the "fast track" trade bill which will be considered by the Senate next week.President Obama favors this legis...
Jun 22, 2015
Marijuana, sexuality therapy and womens’ rights bills now in the hands of the governor
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsThroughout his gubernatorial campaign, GOV. Bruce Rauner insisted he didn’t have a social agenda and was focused solely on Illinois’ deepening financial crisis.He&#...
Jun 22, 2015
Rain brings more mosquitoes to Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsCHAMPAIGN – Illinois can expect more mosquitoes thanks to the persistent rain around the state.The recent rain will help certain types of mosquitoes breed, but not the ki...
Jun 18, 2015
Tickets to the Stanley Cup celebration are a popular thing in Chicago.
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsBlackhawks fans crashed the Ticketmaster website yesterday in the online crush to get the limited number of free tickets to today’s Blackhawks Stanley Cup celebration at ...
Jun 18, 2015
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