Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Vermillion Players board recently announced it is renaming its annual scholarship the Robert B. McKenzie Scholarship.Board President Mary Jones tells the story and how to ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThis week is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week and today is the statewide tornado drill beginning at 10 a.m.Pontiac Fire Chief Scott Runyon explains how the morning wi...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPROUD announced that this weekend will be its annual March-Mellow Days in downtown Pontiac.Interim Director Jessi Finkenbinder has more."Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAn ongoing investigation led by the Livingston County Proactive Unit led to the arrest of a Dwight man for felony drug charges.According to the Livingston County Sheriff's Pol...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMid-Central Community Action has been in Livingston County for many years, but not everyone knows what the agency does for residents.Director of Resource Development and Commu...

By Cynthia GrauThe Pontiac Public Library through a partnership with the University of Illinois Extension is starting a new group for kids called the STEAM Team.Library Director Kristin Holzhauer said...

If you've ever wanted to explore Illinois historical sites or just learn more about them, there is a new app for you from the State Historic Preservation Agency.Agency Spokesperson Chris Wills describ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Public Library is teaming up with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners to bring you the program "Getting your garden started" it's as easy as read...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Children's Advocacy Center, which is located in Bloomington, is looking to reach out to more people by joining social media.Executive Director Judy Brucker explains."We're...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPontiac District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes has been spending time in Springfield, joining others in an attempt to pressure lawmakers to come up with a budget.Dukes said it's t...