By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 11th Annual Wabash festival is happening Saturday in Forrest. Free events and attractions will include street vendors, a classic car and truck cruise-in kiddy rides, a race car simulator and a do-it-yourself photo booth. The Zoo Crew will be there for face painting, as well as balloon art by “Unique…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Dozens of people gathered yesterday morning for the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce’s Issues and Eggs at Edinger’s Filling Station in Pontiac. Guest speakers for the event were State Senator Jason Barickman and State Representative Tom Bennett. Both talked about issues in Springfield and throughout the state and held a question/answer…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Dwight man was convicted Monday on two charges relating to sex offenses against a minor. Fifty-six year old Karl Kinkade was convicted on charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. His trial spanned two days and included several witnesses and a child forensic…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ News This one with Bloomington Central Catholic and the Pontiac Indians really counts. If Pontiac is going to win the conference, they have to beat Central Catholic. It’s very hard to win down there. They bring a lot of people back and they play good old fashioned football. The Pontiac Indians also…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s ATHENA Award. For the past 29 years, the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded outstanding women for their professional excellence, community service and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Both men and women are eligible…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Office of Congressman Adam Kinzinger will hold traveling office hours this month throughout the Sixteenth District. Staffers will be available to assist and provide guidance for constituents on issues ranging from Veterans and Social Security benefits to Medicare and immigration issues. Constituents are welcome to come to share their questions…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Central Grade School in Pontiac is now accepting Labels for Education. The program, formerly known as Campbell’s Soup Label program, has expanded to include a wider range of products. A complete list of items can be found on the Labels for Education website and the Labels For Education mark does not…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Yogi Berra was the best on and off the field.I had a chance to meet him when I was covering the White Sox in the mid 80s, and he was priceless. An 18-time all star, a 10-time World Series champion for the New York Yankees and a quote machine. I think…… MORE
It might not have been a day she wanted, but it likely was a day she’ll never forget. The Auburn woman who rescued a man stuck in his motorized wheelchair on some railroad tracks there a week ago, was treated Tuesday like the hero she is. The day started out with a three-minute all-you-can-grab shopping…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Historical Society kicks off its fall schedule with its meeting Thursday. Bob Sear, president of the historical society, was a recent guest on Community Forum and talked about how interested individuals could get involved. “The dues are $15 a year, so it’s very inexpensive. Just come and get…… MORE
