By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Last night was Senior Night for the Pontiac girls golf team. Molly Ruddy, a 4-year player, lit it up with a 42. I’ve had the pleasure getting to know Molly over the years, and all I can say is what a great kid. Molly is always polite on and off the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Fire Department is having a Fire Prevention Week Fundraiser next Monday. The event will include an Avanti’s five-inch gondola, chips, a drink and a dessert snack. Pontiac Fire Engineer Ryan Hanson said the event is benefitting a lot of the programs the fire department assists with. “The money that…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Flanagan-Cornell High School’s Volley for the Cure is happening tonight in Flanagan. Volleyball Coach Kari Harms and her senior captains were guests on a recent Community Forum and discussed some of the details of the event. “They put a lot of heart and soul into it. We do a lot of…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Salvation Army is collecting new and slightly used coats for kids through November 23rd. Collection barrels will be at St. James Hospital, Big R and the Pontiac Salvation Army. Adult coats will also be accepted and all will be given away beginning October 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Over the weekend, the MPBA held their combine to get ready for the season. I can’t tell you how lucky we are to be involved with these three guys. Ed Schumer, the commissioner of the league, has so many contacts with the European coaches and the NBA already. AJ Guyton, the…… MORE
A Springfield hospital is nearing the end of its multi-year expansion, and it’s drawn the attention of at least one prominent lawmaker. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin toured Memorial Medical Center’s Center for Learning and Innovation, which opened this summer. It’s designed to help existing staff brush up on skills and provide students at the SIU…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Peoria-based Caterpillar is laying off as many as ten thousand employees worldwide through the end of 2018 as it works to cut costs. While the company is facing tough economic conditions right now, there are still many questions on the horizon, including the possible restructuring actions that could impact more than…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Public Health Department will be conducting a walk-in, seasonal influenza (flu) and pneumonia vaccine clinic at the Reading Township Hall on Wednesday, September 30th, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. The cost of the adult influenza (flu) shot is $35, the cost of the *nasal mist is $40, the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News State Rep. Frank Mautino supported legislation Thursday to fund training programs for Illinois police officers and reverse $20 million in proposed funding cuts to programs for children with developmental delays. Mautino backed House Bill 4150, which would fund therapy programs for children from birth to 3 years old, law enforcement…… MORE
PONTIAC KIWANIS WILL BE HOSTING THEIR 3RD ANNUAL DISC GOLF COURSE THIS SATURDAY THE 26TH, WITH CHECK-IN STARTING AT 8:30AM. TO REGISTER, VISIT GETMEREGISTERED.COM/KIWANISDISCGOLD, OR PRINT A REGISTRATION FORM FROM THE WEBSITE AND MAIL TO PONTIAC KIWANIS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL BRIAN AT (815)844-3396. THE GFWC WOMAN’S CLUB OF CULLOM IS SPONSORS…… MORE
