Category Archives: Local News

You, too, can help those in need in Texas
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAs Texans are beginning the recovery phase of the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey over the past couple of days, the American Red Cross is accepting monetary donations t...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2017

Library hosting “Live Well, Be Well”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Public Library will be hosting the program “Live Well, Be Well and Take Charge of your Health” beginning this Friday.Library Director Kristin Hol...
Cumulus Media Aug 30, 2017

Museum displaying uniforms from Vietnam events portrayed on the big screen
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County War Museum – Dal Estes Education Center is now displaying the uniform of Iceal Gene Hambleton, whose war story was made famous on the big screen by...
Cumulus Media Aug 30, 2017

Concert Association announces first show
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Concert Association has announced its concert lineup for the new season.Member Rod Patterson said Alias Brass will be in Pontiac Thursday, September 14 a...
Cumulus Media Aug 30, 2017

School begins while still waiting for state funds
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhile the school year has begun across the county, the State missed its second payment this month.Brian Dukes, Superintendent of District 429, said while the State is behind m...
Cumulus Media Aug 25, 2017

Get you tickets to see Dick Vitale September 7
By Cynthia GrauSports legend Dick Vitale is heading to Pontiac Thursday, September 7, to help raise money for his V Foundation and the Basketball Museum of Illinois, to be located in Pontiac.Vit...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017

Two from Pontiac arrested on felony drug charges
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsTwo individuals from Pontiac were arrested on felony drug charges Tuesday evening, after the execution of a search warrant at Meadowview Court found cocaine, cannabis and othe...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017

Meet the new voice of WJEZ Sports
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsHigh school sports will be coming at you beginning this Friday evening with a new, but familiar, voice to the area.Marc Strauss joins us this season. Many will know Stra...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2017

Meadows to hold fundraiser Saturday
Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Meadows Communities in rural Chenoa is holding a wine tasting and dance lesson fundraiser at the Lexington Community Center Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m.Volunteer and Develo...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2017

Social Security information available with a click of a button
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Social Security Administration handles many parts of life, from Medicare to social security benefits to retirement, and they’ve streamlined their website to ma...
Cumulus Media Aug 23, 2017