By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Fire Department was called to a fully engulfed vehicle fire Thursday afternoon near Pontiac. According to Fire Chief Scott Runyon, the call came in about the Kia that was heavily involved in fire north of the 201 mile marker in the southbound lane of Interstate 55 at 3:55…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ News My good buddy Marc Clavey, took some time out of his busy schedule, and went to the BMW the other day. Marc is a former star golfer from Dwight, and now runs Chicago Bills up in the suburbs. Marc ran into the great Sammy Hagar the other day, and he took…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Monday Night Football at the high school level. We waited for almost three hours the other night, and the lightning never quit. After all the meetings, the conclusion was Monday night at 6 p.m. Join PTHS TV and the Classic Hits 98.9 WJEZ for all the action. Mahomet vs Pontiac –…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Board met last night and approved the new supervisor of assessments. Chairman Marty Fannin said Michelle Renken will be succeeding Duane Kiesewetter when he retires in December. In other business, the board approved the Ag and Zoning and Emergency Services could pursue an advisory referendum to find out…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way kickoff happened yesterday morning at the Pontiac Elks Lodge, drawing donors and board members for a breakfast with peers. Speakers for the day included longtime Advance Drive chairpeople Mike and Dee Ingles, chairman Gary Bressner and special guest speaker of the day, Jim Drengwitz. Bressner said the there…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 12th Annual Indian Showdown is happening Saturday and 15 high school marching bands will be converging on PTHS’s Williamson Field. Not only will there be performances, but there will also be performance clinics throughout the day. Local schools taking part in the event include Fieldcrest, Prairie Central and Streator. It…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The McLean County Public Health Department declared a mumps outbreak at the Heartland Community College campus in Normal Wednesday. Four cases on campus have been confirmed and letters are being sent to all students, faculty, and staff who have been identified as close contacts to the individuals with mumps. Mumps is…… MORE
An elderly man is alive today thanks to quick thinking from an Auburn woman. Auburn police say Earl Moorman, 75, was riding a motorized scooter on Washington Street and got stuck on the tracks. Ashley Aldridge, 19, who lives near the tracks, heard the man screaming for help and bolted out the door. Aldridge pulled…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Saturday is National Thank a Police Officer Day and the Illinois Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge are asking Illinois residents to Paint Illinois Blue. People can show their support to their local police departments on Saturday by displaying something blue, whether it’s bows, blue porch lights or by placing supportive…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Dwight Harvest Days begins today and goes through Sunday in downtown Dwight. Activities for the event include a carnival, food booths, music entertainment, a parade, and the annual Basset Waddle. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit dwightharvestdays.org.… MORE
