By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A day full of fun Fourth of July events is slated for Pontiac Saturday. A partnership between the Pontiac Elks Club and Pontiac Parks and Recreation will start off with an open swim, golfing, children’s games and a cookout, ending in a fireworks display at dusk. Gordy Steffens, chairman of the…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Immigration was the main focus of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during his visit to Illinois. “If I win, I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created, I will take jobs back from China, I will take jobs back from Mexico, I will take jobs back from many…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac District 429 met last night and finalized some employment issues along with presentation of an amended budget for 2015-2016. Superintendent Dale Adams said when all was said and done, the budget for the next school year looked pretty positive. “Overall, the budget is in good shape. They have a…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Victim Impact Panel is coming to Pontiac for offenders convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This panel is a one-time non-confrontational presentation given by victims of DUI crashes who speak about the impact the crash has had on their lives. All offenders convicted of DUI are…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center has been named the safest hospital in Illinois for 2015. This is the second time the facility has received this honor by Consumer Reports. Pam Meiner, director of marketing and communications for the hospital, said this honor means a lot to the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Fire department responded to a small blaze in a second story apartment in downtown Pontiac. According to Fire Chief Scott Runyon, the call came in around 10:30 Saturday night, when a neighbor to 109 ½ N. Mill Street, Apartment D, noticed smoke coming out from under the door. When…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding commercial motor vehicle operators of testing and eligibility changes to federal CDL rules effective Wednesday. The CDL changes were enacted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the form of the Commercial Driver’s License Testing and Commercial Learner’s Permit Standards Final…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Adapted Recreation held its second event Saturday evening. The swimming party was held at the Pontiac Rec Center and many enjoyed pool fun, games and a cookout. Nathan Joerndt has attended both the swim party and the dance held earlier in the summer and he shared his enthusiasm…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With more than 240 people registered for the Central Illinois Iron Pigs Motorcycle Club’s Kasey Kohlmeier Memorial Ride, club members deemed the event a success. Club Chapter President Michael Wittenberg said the club appreciated the great weather for the day and the turnout of supporters. “Oh, it was amazing. It was…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Dozens of women in business gathered to hear “How Being Different Makes a Difference: Insights from Women” Friday afternoon at Caterpillar in Pontiac. The event, which was sponsored by the Greater Economic Development Council, was a chance for women in the workplace to network and learn from each other, along with…… MORE
