Category Archives: Local News

By Jim Anderson–Illinois Radio News You’ve probably noticed that the price of gas is going up. Statewide, the average price is now $2.44, up 21 cents from a month ago, according ...

U.S. Representatives Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis/Photos courtesy of the lawmakers' offices.WASHINGTON–Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) and Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorvill...

By Todd WineburnerThe Pontiac police department has released the results of tobacco compliance checks that took place Tuesday (3-3). The field tests are conducted periodically to make sure that area r...

Congressman Adam Kinzinger/Photo courtesy of Mr. Kinzinger's officeWASHINGTON – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) released the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjam...

Governor Bruce Rauner swears in Leo P. Schmitz at a ceremony in Springfield/Photo courtesy of the Illinois State PoliceSPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today administered the Oath of an Offic...

Governor Bruce Rauner in the historic courthouse in Pontiac on Monday/Photo by WJEZ staffGovernor Bruce Rauner spent some time in friendly territory Monday as he paid a visit to strongly-Republican Li...

A chance for adults living in Livingston County to have several health screenings is coming to the Livingston County Health Department Wednesday, March 4 and 18.Basic Wellness Clinic services include:...

By Terry JamesPONTIAC – Cover up or face the risk of frostbite and hypothermia. Hats, gloves, and layers are all important this time of year as cold temperatures prevail. Betsy Pratt with the Re...

Streator Police is asking for the public’s help with information about a robbery that occurred Sunday morning.According to a press release issued over the weekend, at approximately 9 a.m. Sunday...

The Mclean County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl from Bloomington.  The body was Kalie Easton was discovered Wednesday morning at a farm near Hayworth.&nb...