Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe ladies from the Hooked Together Charity Challenge have exceeded their goal and are now looking for people to help wrap their lapghans and wheelchair shawls to give out to ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday, and the United Way of Livingston County kept busy collecting donations.Sarah Selmeyer, president of the United Way o...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac District 429 will be phasing in the STEAM Initiative over the next three years, beginning next year.Superintendent Brian Dukes explains that STEAM is an acronym for sc...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAfter the November 8 election, many who weren't happy with the outcome took to the streets to show their dismay. Some of that simple protesting turned violent, and Congressman...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Public Library is accepting winter hats, scarves, mittens and other cold-weather clothing for its Mitten Tree.Library Director Kristin Holzhauer explains."If you'r...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac Christian School will be hosting Jake's Boys Ministry at their school Sunday evening at 6.Tim Dial, PCS representative, gave details about the evening."It's just your ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe City of Fairbury reviewed its old city ordinance pertaining to door-to-door solicitors after many complaints from residents, and approved a new one last Wednesday.Fairbury...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Community Art Center is continuing its five week celebration in honor of its five year anniversary.Vicky Fitzgerald, city liaison with the Center, has more."On the...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPROUD has several new and favorite events planned for this week.The Christmas Light Up Parade begins Friday at 6:30, with the route beginning at the First Lutheran Church on G...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsHeartland Community College in Pontiac is looking to help people fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, coming up on November 29.Becky G...