Category Archives: Local News

Reviewing open burning ordinances in the City of Pontiac
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith warmer weather coming soon, open burning ordinances will be a concern for the residents of Pontiac.Fire Chief Scott Runyon explains what people aren't allowed to burn."So...
Cumulus Media Apr 05, 2018

LifeCIL Wheelchair Basketball happening Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Life Center for Independent Living, with offices in McLean and Livingston counties, is having its 10th anniversary Wheelchair Basketball game Saturday at Kingsley Junior H...
Cumulus Media Apr 02, 2018

Tornado preparedness information
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMarch began Tornado Season in the Midwest, and it's never a bad time to prepare for what to do if you find yourself in a storm.Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon describes differ...
Cumulus Media Apr 02, 2018

Tickets on sale for ‘Making God Laugh’
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsTickets are now on sale for the Vermillion Players production of "Making God Laugh," happening at the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center the second and third weekends...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2018

Once N Again celebrating 10 years
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOnce n Again thrift and consignment store in Pontiac is celebrating its 10th anniversary with plenty of ways to honor this achievement today.Owner Traci Hassett explains how p...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2018

Police chase ends in arrest, felony charge
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA police chase that snaked its way through Pontiac ended when the vehicle lost control on Route 23 and slid down in the valley at the base of the Interstate 55 overpass.Accord...
Cumulus Media Mar 30, 2018

Bloodmobile rounds out American Red Cross Month
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Bloodmobile will be at the Pontiac VFW from 11 to 5 Wednesday, and donations are always needed, especially during this National Red Cross Month.Chairperson Dixie V...
Cumulus Media Mar 27, 2018

One fatality in Thursday accident
Photo provided by Duffy Pils Memorial Home A three vehicle collision on Route 47 south of Saunemin left one man dead.According to a press release from Livingston County Corner Danny Watson, Jeffr...
Cumulus Media Mar 26, 2018

Post election thoughts from Senator Jason Barickman
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith the recent primary election and decisions made for the November general election, State Senator Jason Barickman is reflecting on the results.Barickman, who won the Republ...
Cumulus Media Mar 26, 2018

Calling all gardeners
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac has Saturday farmers markets in downtown Pontiac during the summer and early fall months, and the Livingston County Master Gardeners are gearing up to start their even...
Cumulus Media Mar 26, 2018