The Village of Dwight had to fall into the ranks with the around 120 communities affected by the same company that provides fireworks for Independence Day, but pulled out of the celebrations a mere three weeks before the big day. They recovered by rescheduling their events for July 2.… MORE
PEORIA – A man from Normal has been sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child pornography.… MORE
The Coliseum in downtown Bloomington is now Grossinger Motors Arena. … MORE
Stay tuned for a message from sports legend Dick Vitale.… MORE
A Bloomington man faces attempted murder charges after he allegedly broke into a home, shot a man and robbed the home. … MORE
The University of Illinois Extension has been partnering with Dave’s Supermarket in Fairbury on Tuesdays to teach people how to navigate their grocery shopping in a healthier way.… MORE
Former University of Illinois standout Gia Lewis-Smallwood has won her fourth U.S. Track and Field discus title in the last five years, capturing the crown on her fifth throw of 205′ 6″.… MORE
The Gold Wing Road Riders Association came back to Pontiac yesterday, giving a chance for people to learn about their unique motorcycles.… MORE
WJEZ has partnered with Streator Onized Credit Union for the Fun Friday Patrol, where, every Friday beginning at 11 a.m., the people behind the voices you hear on the radio and faces you see at SOCU will be out and about, giving listeners a chance to win.… MORE
Senate leaders could release the Republicans proposed health care bill as early as today, the would-be replacement to the Affordable Care Act. … MORE
