Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce surprised its Businessperson of the Year Friday afternoon with the announcement he had won.Marlon Eilts is a representative with Country F...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its spring fish sale.Education coordinator Debbie Ruff has all the details."In past years, it's been real...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Rotary will be holding a special banquet to honor Citizen of the Year Harold Frobish.This event is planned for March 21 at noon at Baby Bulls Fine Dining. The cost...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe University of Illinois Extension Livingston County is offering the Wizarding World Adventure Camp March 21 and 22 in Pontiac.Program Coordinator Sara Attig explains the tw...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County War Museum - Dal Estes Education Center will be having its annual war symposium February 28.Museum President Ed Long said this year, they are focusing on...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsHeartland Community College is offering several scholarships for the fall semester.Director of Development Melissa Fasig explains."Anybody who is planning on attending Heartla...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police have named Officer Allan Doran as the 2016 officer of the Year.Major Dan Davis gave the five year veteran of the force many accolades as to why he was chose...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Board met Thursday evening and recognized March 4 and 5 as "Respect Days," in honor of all the work done for the Run for Respect and Spread the Word to E...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Fairbury Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a mayor candidate forum Monday evening.Executive Director Rebekah Fehr said Kaci Zimmerman, Brian Meints, David Slagel and Set...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThere is still time to nominate a local business or agribusiness leader for the upcoming Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.Executive Director Mindi Terrell has m...