Category Archives: Local News
Register for the Summer Ag Institute
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsTeachers of children in grades Pre-K through 8 can attend the summer ag institute "A Taste of Illinois Agriculture," June 5 through 9 at the Livingston County Farm Bureau offi...
May 09, 2017
OSF St. James welcomes new anesthesiologist
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center recently welcomed Dr. Timothy Koritz to its staff.President Brad Solberg describes what Koritz will be doing and lists his cred...
May 09, 2017
State Farm to close 11 facilities starting in 2018, some jobs move to Bloomington
WJBC file photo Starting next year, State Farm Insurance will close 11 offices in eight states, and transfer operations at those sites to its headquarters in Bloomington, plus offices in Dallas, ...
May 08, 2017
Governor talks small business while visiting Central Illinois
Governor Bruce Rauner is kicking off the month by promoting the importance of small businesses.Rauner went to four different locations across the central portion of the state, including Funks Grove Ma...
May 03, 2017
OSF Saint James names new Rehabilitation Services Manager
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Saint James - John W. Albrecht Medical Center has named Andrew Offerman of Gridley as Rehabilitation Services Manager.Community Relations Coordinator Pam Meiner describes ...
May 03, 2017
Fairbury Police respond to Sunday stabbing
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Fairbury Police responded to a domestic issue Sunday that led to one injury.According to Chief Mark Travis, officers responded to a possible stabbing at a home in the 300 ...
May 03, 2017
Your morning look at sports
Senior Malcolm Hill was named the Fighting Illini’s Most Valuable Player of the past season during last night’s team banquet. Hill was third in Big Ten scoring at 17.2 points per game and ...
May 02, 2017
Flooding impacts local golf courses
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith Livingston County, and much of Illinois, receiving above average rainfall over the weekend, local golf courses are reeling from the impact of closing down to wait for the...
May 02, 2017
Pizza Hut receives official ribbon cutting
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting for Pizza Hut in Pontiac.Restaurant General Manager Paula Wood said she is excited to be joining the Chamber after o...
May 02, 2017
Heartland looking to make up for no state budget
The continued budget stalemate in Illinois is forcing Heartland Community College to take a hard look at its budget over the next few years.School leaders are asking Heartland's Board of Trustees to a...
May 02, 2017
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