Category Archives: Local News

RSVP for Mother/Son Date Night
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Parks and Recreation District is holding a Mother/Son Date Night Saturday, March 10 at the Pontiac Rec Center.Director Taylor Baxter said they've changed up the ev...
Cumulus Media Mar 02, 2018

RSVP for annual Chamber banquet today
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual banquet Thursday at the Pontiac Elks Lodge.Executive Director Mindi Terrell describes the event."That's where we hon...
Cumulus Media Mar 02, 2018

Flanagan-Cornell annual FFA Auction Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe annual Flanagan-Cornell FFA Auction is Saturday, beginning at 4 p.m. with a green house open house.President Emily Friese explained how the money raised during this event ...
Cumulus Media Mar 02, 2018

County seeking election judges
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe primary election is fast approaching and the county is looking for election judges.Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching describes the pay and duties for interested appl...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2018

Regional school superintendent weighs in on school shootings
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith the recent school shootings throughout the nation, the government, law enforcement and the general public are coming up with suggestions daily on how to stop them.One tha...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2018

Tips for navigating Social Security
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhen it's time to apply for Social Security, it may seem like a daunting task.The Social Security Administration offers an account on its website called My Social Security, wh...
Cumulus Media Mar 01, 2018

Livingston County candidates speak, sheriff edition
The Livingston County Farm Bureau, WJEZ and the Central Illinois Farm Network hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night at The Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center.Jack Wiser who will appear first...
Cumulus Media Feb 27, 2018

Livingston County candidates speak, treasurer and clerk edition
,By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Farm Bureau, WJEZ and the Central Illinois Farm Network hosted a candidate forum Tuesday night at The Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center.Kristy...
Cumulus Media Feb 27, 2018

Historical Society meeting Thursday to learn about local museum
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ newsThe Livingston County Historical Society will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pontiac City Hall and guest speaker for the evening is Gale Donze.Donze is the manager and more of the...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2018

Lincoln Day Dinner tonight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe annual Lincoln Day Dinner is happening tonight at the Pontiac Elks Lodge with a buffet dinner beginning at 6 p.m.Chairman of the Livingston County Republicans Kelly Kinate...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2018