Category Archives: Local News

County dealing with minors sending illegal photos
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston County has been experiencing a rash of investigations involving minors sending inappropriate pictures, but not stopping with the viewing by the recipient.State's At...
Cumulus Media Oct 09, 2017

Two arrested Monday for felony drug charges
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsTwo LaSalle residents were arrested late Monday morning after a traffic stop in Dwight produced illegal drugs in pill form.According to a press release from the Livingston Cou...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2017

Ag Expo needs volunteers
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Ag Expo, which is a program for the county's grade schoolers, is happening Thursday and the event is in need of volunteers.Livingston County Farm Bureau ...
Cumulus Media Oct 04, 2017

Your morning look at sports
In high school volleyball Dwight won at South Newton, Indiana in three sets. Roanoke Benson swept GCMS in two sets. The Fighting Illini are making a change at quarterback. Illinois will start Jeff Geo...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2017

Countdown to Giving Tuesday kicks off tonight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe United Way of Livingston County is partnering with WJEZ for its Countdown to Giving Tuesday, beginning tonight at Delongs Casual Dining and Spirits in Pontiac.Executive Di...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2017

Feedback to senator after historic education funding
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAfter a historic education funding decision was made in the Illinois legislature shortly after the school year began, feedback is coming in to the effect of positive bipartisa...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2017

How to fight common cold weather illnesses
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe weather is cooling down as we get into the fall season, and with that comes common cold weather illnesses.Tina Barton, infection preventionist with OSF Saint James - John ...
Cumulus Media Oct 03, 2017

Evenglow to hold Health and Wellness Fair
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsEvenglow in Pontiac will be holding its annual Health and Wellness Fair at the St. Mary's Parish Hall Friday from 9 to 11:30.Marketing and Wellness Director Amy Eppel said thi...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2017

Library to hold open house
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Public Library is holding its annual open house from 5 to 7 on ThursdayDirector Kristen Holzhauer said this year, they will be featuring improvements made to the b...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2017

Chenoa hosting cruise-in Sunday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsChenoa's Finish Line will be the parking point of the Midwest Real Street Machines Cruise-in Sunday beginning at 1 p.m.Organizer Rich Sullens said this style of cruise-in is a...
Cumulus Media Oct 02, 2017