By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Several students were recognized at the 49th annual Music Awards Banquet held Tuesday at Pontiac Township High School. Outstanding musicians and seniors were honored for contributions to the music department and summer camp scholarships were presented on behalf of the music boosters. Junior, Logan Mies, was also awarded a scholarship for…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports At 6:45 tomorrow morning I will be interviewing famed basketball player, Jamaal Wilkes, right here on 98.9 WJEZ. When I was a kid I loved watching Jamaal; he just had that shot that no one could duplicate. Wilkes played for the two biggest dynasties in sports history: the UCLA Bruins and…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Photo enthusiasts traveling Illinois Route 66 this year have a chance to win a basket of Mother Road goodies, and all they have to do is take a creative selfie. Each month, the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway will choose three selfies with the hashtag #MyIl66 posted to Instagram, Twitter or…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Children’s Mental Health Awareness week kicks off today and local schools are doing their part to participate in removing the stigma of the term “mental health.” Dr. Kristal Shelvin, Livingston County Children’s Network manager, said the goal of raising awareness is to teach the importance of mental health and not to…… MORE
By Todd Wineburner/WJEZ Morning Show In a special meeting last night, the Pontiac District 429 school board approved a three-year agreement with Illinois Central Bus Company. Earlier this year, negotiations broke down between Illinois Central and a five-school group that included both Dwight districts, both Pontiac districts and Saunemin District 438. The Dwight schools pulled…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Pontiac man is facing possible criminal charges after a Tuesday morning arrest. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, Anthony L. Smith was arrested on aggravated battery and home invasion charges after he allegedly entered a residence in the 400 block of East Water Street. While inside, Smith is said…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 2015 recipients of the Champion Fitness Physical Therapy-Jill Bane Memorial Scholarship have been named. Sam Schuler of Prairie Central, Nicholas Roemer of Woodland and Allison Moss of Tuscola high schools are scheduled to receive their letters of recognition at their school’s annual awards nights. This sixth annual scholarship recognizes and…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois American Water is supporting local fire departments during National Drinking Water Week. The Pontiac Fire Department is one of 12 fire departments whose pictures are featured and dependant on votes to receive a top prize of $1,250. Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon said the department chose a photograph from the…… MORE
Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News At its most recent annual meeting of stockholders, several employees were promoted or given title changes within the Bank of Pontiac. Pontiac Bankcorp President and CEO Bill Kauffman announced John Marshall was promoted to Senior Vice President, Senior Trust Officer; Michelle Schultz to Vice President, Chief Financial Officer; Tina Trevino to Vice President,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Prairie Central’s Friends of FCCLA is hosting a Kitchen Walk on Sat., May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at several businesses, including Heart’s Desire, Serendipity, Heartland Bank and Chenoa Pharmacy and others. Tickets are $15 each – kids 10 and under are free when accompanied by…… MORE
