Category Archives: Local News
Bennett Supporting Term Limits
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsState Representative Tom Bennett joined other House Republican newcomers in supporting measures to allow voters to impose term limits on the General Assembly.Bennett said he w...
May 22, 2015
Memorial Day Parade and Service Planned Monday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe annual Memorial Day service is planned for Monday with ceremonies on the Mill Street Bridge and Southside Cemetery in Pontiac.The parade will step off at Central School at...
May 21, 2015
Two Underage Sales During Tobacco Compliance Checks
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police recently completed round three of the retail tobacco compliance checks as part of the "Kids Can't Buy 'Em Here" campaign.According to Pontiac Police, the ch...
May 21, 2015
Further Explanation of the Fate of Camp Humiston Pool
Photo Courtesy of Cynthia GrauBy Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAfter discussion of the fate of the Camp Humiston Pool at Chautauqua Park drew concern from residents of Pontiac and the surrounding area, Pontia...
May 21, 2015
Russells “Surprised” with Award
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 34th annual Rotary Citizen of the Year Banquet was held yesterday, honoring the Reverends George and Rubye Russell.During the program, many of their peers and people who h...
May 20, 2015
War Museum to Hold Anniversary Open House
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center will host an open house commemorating its 10th anniversary following the Memorial Day parade Monday in Pontiac.The ...
May 20, 2015
Local Ribbon Cutting
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at Personal Finance Co., located at 423-B W. Madison Street in Pontiac yesterday to mark the grand reopening of the...
May 15, 2015
Area High School Graduations Begin
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIt's that time of year again for high school graduation ceremonies, which kick off this weekend.First off for area schools is Fieldcrest High School. The ceremony begins Sund...
May 15, 2015
Scholarship Winner Announced
Photo Courtesy of http://www.ilsheriff.org/By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston County Sheriff Tony Childress recently announced the winner of the annual Illinois Sheriffs' Association Scholarship Awar...
May 14, 2015
Have Your Voice Heard About Mammography Guidelines
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is encouraging women to let their voices be heard about proposed mammography changes.These guidelines are being proposed by the...
May 14, 2015
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