Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Braceville man is dead after a hit and run early Saturday morning on Route 17 near Reddick.According to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson, 23-year-old Forrest J. Duranc...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA semi versus pickup truck accident at the intersection of Route 24 and Historic 66 injured one Friday evening.According to a crash release from District 6 State Police, Marsh...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Evergreen Cemetery Walk began last weekend in Bloomington, but just what is a cemetery walk?Reese Lovell, artistic director for the Walk, was a guest on a recent Community...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe University of Illinois Extension - Livingston County will be hosting a free class every Friday in October, which will focus on managing diabetes with diet and physical act...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a fall tree sale.Education Coordinator Debbie Ruff said fall is the perfect time to plant trees, especial...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMeadows Retirement Community in rural Chenoa is holding a swing dance fundraiser for all ages Saturday beginning at 6:30.Darla Heath, volunteer and development coordinator, sa...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to Pontiac with a ribbon cutting Thursday.Tracy's Bistro offers gaming, but owner Tim Axarides says they also have...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Children's Advocacy Center recently added a new employee to its roster.The facility dog, Joch, joined the group in July and Judy Brucker, executive director, said the two-...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsElection season is a busy time for many reasons, including state government, especially in Illinois.Senator Jason Barickman was a guest on a recent Community Forum and discuss...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe idea of Fairbury Rocks popped up on Facebook very recently and has already spread to surrounding communities, but what IS Fairbury Rocks?Group creator Lynette Headley-John...