Category Archives: Local News
WJEZ welcomes Nick Soule
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Radio Pontiac crew is excited to welcome its newest addition, Nick Soule.Soule is joining the staff as its newest sales consultant. He studied mass communications at Parkl...
Oct 19, 2017
Emergency drill planned this morning
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAn emergency drill is planned for 8 to 11 this morning, at the Caterpillar facility in Pontiac.This drill is described to be an active shooter drill to further train first res...
Oct 12, 2017
Your morning look at sports
The Cubs and Nationals try again today to play Game 4 of their National League Division Series after rain foiled yesterday’s attempt. Frontier League alumnus Tanner Roark remains today’s s...
Oct 11, 2017
Lunch and Learn attendees hear about Illinois, federal healthcare
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Issues and Eggs, inviting attendees to hear about the future of Illinois and federal healthcare.Aaron Winters, executive ...
Oct 11, 2017
Annual Sartoris walk happening Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe seventh annual Sammy Sartoris T21 Friendship Walk and Fun Run is happening around the downtown square in Pontiac Saturday, with registration beginning at 11 a.m.Mary Ann S...
Oct 11, 2017
PTHS fall choral concert Sunday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Township High School music department will be performing its fall concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the high school auditorium.The concert choir, women's ensembles, men'...
Oct 11, 2017
Health Department reaches out about diabetes
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Public Health Department is reaching out to people in the area about diabetes and how to manage the diseases.Health Education and Marketing Director Erin...
Oct 10, 2017
Countdown to Giving Tuesday Tour coming to Joe’s Stationhouse Pizzeria tonight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThis is week two of the Countdown to Giving Tuesday Tour with the United Way of Livingston County and WJEZ, and this week, we will be at Joe's Stationhouse Pizzeria in Pontiac...
Oct 10, 2017
Kite Festival happening Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Route 66 Kite Festival is happening Saturday from 11 to 3 at the Pontiac Rec Plex south of Pontiac.Route 66 Kites owner Anne Stephenson said there will be different kinds ...
Oct 10, 2017
Pontiac joins ‘rTown’ app
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe City of Pontiac joined the cell phone app "rTown" last week, and while it's in its early stages, they're looking to include every business.Tourism Director Ellie Alexander...
Oct 09, 2017
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