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Raelene Fuller posted $300 bond on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)CHENOA - A privately-hired caregiver is accused of stealing money from one of her clients in rural Chenoa.McLean County ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe University of Illinois Extension is taking its cooking programs to Eureka Public Library Thursday at 6:30, this time, to teach people how to cook with herbs.Nutrition and ...

 By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe University of Illinois Extension has been partnering with Dave's Supermarket in Fairbury on Tuesdays to teach people how to navigate their grocery shopping in a heal...

Former University of Illinois standout Gia Lewis-Smallwood has won her fourth U.S. Track and Field discus title in the last five years, capturing the crown on her fifth throw of 205′ 6″.Il...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Gold Wing Road Riders Association came back to Pontiac yesterday, giving a chance for people to learn about their unique motorcycles.Pontiac Tourism Director Ellie Alexand...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWJEZ has partnered with Streator Onized Credit Union for the Fun Friday Patrol, where, every Friday beginning at 11 a.m., the people behind the voices you hear on the radio an...

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to urge Senate Republicans to release their proposed health care reform bill. (Photo courtesy Dick Durbin) Senate leaders could release t...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 18th annual Kidsnic is happening Sunday from noon to 7 and 'The Story Continues' at Humiston Riverside Park with food, games and entertainment, all at no cost.Founder Rodn...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center celebrated 20 years as part of the OSF HealthCare Illinois Neurological Institute Stroke Network.According to a press release...

Kim Howard/Illinois Department of Central Management ServicesGovernor Bruce Rauner is calling for unity as lawmakers head into a 10 day special session.The governor is urging the house and senate to p...