Category Archives: Local News

Appointments are available for school physicals
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Health Department is taking appointments for school physicals that begin in June.Health Education and Marketing Director Linda Rhodes explains that all a...
Cumulus Media May 01, 2017

Historical Society to focus on genealogy
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Historical Society will be meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Pontiac City Hall, featuring guest speaker Dale Maley.Society President Bob Sear said Maley will...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2017

Win a trip to Hawaii from the Pontiac Rotary
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Rotary is raising funds for scholarships through raffling a trip to Hawaii, happening Friday evening at 5:30 at the Pontiac VFW.Rotarian Linda Schneeman explains a...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2017

Extension bringing ‘I on Diabetes’
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe University of Illinois Extension is offering "I on Diabetes," a four-part series beginning May 1 in Eureka.Jenna Smith, nutrition and wellness educator and registered diet...
Cumulus Media Apr 26, 2017

Duckworth talks healthcare, budget
By Eric Stock/WJBC News U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth answered questions regarding health care, the federal budget and talk of a possible government shutdown in a town hall meeting Sunday at Illinois Wesl...
Cumulus Media Apr 25, 2017

Pinwheels raising awareness for child abuse
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsHave you noticed the pinwheels on the courthouse lawn? That is a project done in conjunction with National Child Abuse Awareness Month, which is wrapping up at the end of this...
Cumulus Media Apr 25, 2017

The Pointe at Pontiac holding open house
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pointe at Pontiac is holding an open house Saturday from 1 to 3.Regional Supervisor Peg Spear said this is a chance for people to check out the new supportive living facil...
Cumulus Media Apr 25, 2017

“Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks” coming to Pontiac
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News"Sweet Dreams and Honky Tonks - The music and lives of Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash" is coming to the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center A...
Cumulus Media Apr 24, 2017

Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner Thursday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Spaghetti Dinner Thursday at the Pontiac Township High School commons.Club members Ron Baker and John Clemmer explain what is av...
Cumulus Media Apr 19, 2017

Oestmann named Probation Employee of the Year
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOffice Manager Kathy Oestmann was recently named Employee of the Year for the Livingston County Probation Department.Director and Chief Probation Officer Ron Baker gives some ...
Cumulus Media Apr 19, 2017