By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Sufferers from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be able to legally apply for medical marijuana cards to begin use for treatment. Medical marijuana has yet to be legally prescribed, delivered, or ingested in Illinois, but the drive continues to add to the list of eligible ailments. The legislature has sent…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Illinois senators have heard the story of college affordability, or the lack of it, from a panel of experts. A University of Illinois instructor is more optimistic. Jennifer Delaney, assistant professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership told senators going to college provides students a tremendous opportunity. Delaney…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News As July 1 is right around the corner, for the fiscal year of 2016, the state budget hasn’t been decided. According to State Representative Tom Bennett (R- Gibson City), this has, and will continue to cause issues to the people of Illinois. Bennett said there are some major dates coming up…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A fully restored mint turquoise 1970 Judge will be having a coming out party Saturday, June 27th in Pontiac. The restoration project by Tim and Penny Dye, took 25 years and they are unveiling their work at Chautauqua Park at 6 p.m. Along with a chance to view the car, attendees…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 16th annual Kidsnic is coming back to Pontiac this Sunday. The event, which welcomes children and adults of all ages, is full of activities for young and old. Joel Wesselhoff was one of many present for Community Forum with Todd Wineburner earlier this week. He said he’s been coming to…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Fairbury Woman’s Club named Carol Hoffman the 2015 Citizen of the Year winner. Carol Ely, treasurer for the club, said Hoffman is a cancer survivor and is known for her help with cancer patients and many other things. “She’s active in her church and she’s a retired teacher. She’s a…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A tour of Janie’s Farm, located in Iroquois County, is being planned for June 26 from 9:30 to 1. Janie’s Farm is a 2300 acre organic produce farm in several different levels of organic certification. During the tour, participants will discuss topics including managing the transition to organic, marketing, crop rotation,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With much of this part of the state dealing with heavy rainfall in the past week, tips are being passed along to help people deal with the potential of flooding. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources remind residents that flooding may…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Two Pontiac men were arrested Tuesday on various charges, including burglary. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, officers were called to Donnelley’s either late Sunday or early Monday. Two vehicles had the windows broken and a pistol was taken from one. During the investigation, Lester Salvatore and Robert Campbell were…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News CHAMPAIGN – Illinois can expect more mosquitoes thanks to the persistent rain around the state. The recent rain will help certain types of mosquitoes breed, but not the kind which carry the West Nile virus. University of Illinois entomologist Phil Nixon said it’s a common misconception that rain and floods mean…… MORE
