Category Archives: Local News
Recreational burning guidelines for City of Pontiac
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith warmer weather arriving in Livingston County, many people are beginning to venture out and enjoy the weather with bonfires or fire pits in their back yard.Pontiac Fire Ch...
May 17, 2017
First Pontiac cruise night Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPROUD is holding its first cruise night of 2017 this Saturday, to benefit the United Way of Livingston County.Interim Director Jessi Finkenbinder gives details of this event."...
May 17, 2017
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive ties record
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe National Association of Letter Carriers in Pontiac held its annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive May 13 and tied its all-time record of collecting more than 8,000 pounds of ...
May 17, 2017
National Prevention Week: May 14-20
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThis week is National Prevention Week, and IHR in Pontiac is taking steps to continue prevention efforts.Prevention topics range from the prevention of underage drinking or to...
May 16, 2017
Schedule for upcoming commencement ceremonies
By Cynthia Grau and Ginger/WJEZ NewsThis week starts high school graduation ceremonies throughout the WJEZ listening area.Tri-Point will be the first, with the program beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May ...
May 16, 2017
Wind energy conversion moratorium lifted
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAfter more than a year of discussion, the moratorium concerning the ordinance for wind energy conversion has been lifted.Livingston County Board Chairman Bob Young explained t...
May 15, 2017
May is Asthma Awareness Month
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMay is Asthma Awareness Month, and while there are several triggers and many treatments, there is no cure.Linda Rhodes, health education and marketing director for the Livings...
May 10, 2017
Josh Rogers’ father thanks Bloomington City Council, proclaims pride in son’s sacrifice
By Howard Packowitz/WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON - In the midst of grief, an expression of gratitude from the father of fallen U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers. Just two days after his son was laid to rest...
May 10, 2017
Stamp out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The National Association of Letter Carriers will be holding the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive and Pontiac's employees and many other volunteers will be out collecting thro...
May 10, 2017
IESA issues scholar attitude awards
By Eric Stock/WJBC NewsBLOOMINGTON - A Central Illinois boy who developed a fighting spirit an early age is among Illinois' top scholars.Gabe Huddleston overcame liver cancer and other illnesses as a ...
May 09, 2017
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