Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Board met Thursday evening and gave several resolutions of appreciation for outgoing county employees.Those employees included past coroner Mike Burke, c...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsStudents at Prairie Central High School were kept about twelve minutes after dismissal at the end of the day Wednesday as police questioned a few students about a veiled threa...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith holiday shopping underway and Black Friday quickly approaching, a whole new batch of scams are appearing.Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford was a guest on a recent Communi...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston County Soil and Water Conservation District's coloring contest is now underway, with entries due by Friday, December 9.Kindergarteners can color a special picture t...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe US Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington recently implemented new security protocols for continued patron safety.Beginning last Saturday, walk-though metal detectors are being ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Health Department is holding two additional flu clinics Wednesday in Fairbury and Forrest.Those interested in getting vaccinated against the seasonal flu...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Mix and Mingle at Evenglow Lodge from 5 to 7 Thursday.Chamber Executive Director Mindi Terrell has more."They're really excit...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIn honor of Veterans Day, today's Veteran Spotlight is Art Leach.Leach enlisted in the US Navy in 1942. He spent time as an aviation pilot on carriers in the Pacific. Leach ex...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsSeveral Veterans Day programs have been scheduled today.Pontiac Township High School is holding its program at 8 a.m., followed by one at Pontiac Junior High at 9:30.Pontiac's...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Frankfort Brass Band will be performing a Veterans Day Concert tonight at 7 p.m. at the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center.The group is an American Town Brass Ban...