Category Archives: Local News
Storm Safety is a Priority This Year
By Neal DoyleSummer thunderstorms are inevitable, and the National Weather Service wants to remind everyone how to stay safe when lightning is striking.The safest place to be is inside away from windo...
Jun 17, 2019
A Second Suspect Under Arrest in Dwight Robbery Case
By Neil DoyleDWIGHT - A second Bloomington man has been arrested for an armed robbery in Dwight.Dwight police said Kurtis Bowling, 21, was taken into custody Wednesday night in McLean County for unrel...
Jun 14, 2019
Dwight Robbery Suspect Arrested
By Neil DoyleA Bloomington man is in custody for a Wednesday morning armed robbery in Dwight.Dwight police arrested Lawrence Lloyd, 30, for a hold up at the Casey's General Store in the 100 bloc...
Jun 13, 2019
Legislation Sponsored by Bennett Moves Forward in Springfield
State Representative Tom Bennett represents the 106th legislative district/Photo courtesy of Rep. Bennett’s office.By Neil DoyleState Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) wants more clarit...
May 29, 2019
Pontiac Indians Bracing for Sectional Softball Action
By WJEZ staffThe Pontiac Indians softball squad takes on Galesburg today at 4:30 after overcoming both U-High and Mother Nature to take the regional trophy. Last Friday's championship game had to be m...
May 28, 2019
District 429 Students Recognized in Springfield
District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes/WJEZ file photoBy Neil DoyleSeveral local students recently visited the state capital and presented what’s new in Pontiac District 429.This is the second ...
May 24, 2019
Two Arrested on Drug Charges
McDonald and Edwards at the time of their arrest/Photos courtesy of Pontiac P.D.By Neil DoyleTwo Pontiac residents have been taken into custody on drug charges. The Pontiac Narcotics Unit Thursday arr...
May 24, 2019
Summer Bash at The Pointe at Pontiac
By Neil DoyleA local retirement community is getting set to host its annual summer event.The Pointe at Pontiac will put on its Summer Bash party on Saturday, June 1. The event allows family and friend...
May 23, 2019
LCSSU Offices Moving to New Location
By Neil DoyleThe Livingston County Special Services Unit (LCSSU), which serves the population of all thirteen member school districts in the county, has purchased a new building.Regional Superintenden...
May 21, 2019
Pontiac Parks and Rec Getting Ready for Summertime
By Neil DoyleSummer is just around the corner and Humiston Riverside Park in Pontiac will be ready with a brand new addition.Pontiac Parks and Rec Director Taylor Baxter tells WJEZ’s Todd Winebu...
May 16, 2019
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