Category Archives: Local News

Caregiver charged with theft from McLean County retirement home
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 ...
Cumulus Media Jun 29, 2017

‘It’s Thyme’ coming to Eureka Library
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 ...
Cumulus Media Jun 28, 2017

Supermarket Tour hitting Dave’s in Fairbury Tuesday
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 26, 2017

Your morning look at sports
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

Gold Wing Road Riders flag parade happening tonight
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

Win with the Fun Friday Patrol with WJEZ and SOCU
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

Durbin: Time for GOP to release ‘secret’ health care bill
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2017

‘Kidsnic-The Story Continues’ happening Sunday
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2017

OSF Saint James celebrates 20 years with Stroke Network
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2017

Governor calls for unity as special session begins
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...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2017