Category Archives: Local News

Volunteers welcome at United Way
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe United Way Kickoff is fast approaching, and with a new goal of $197,000, help is needed.United Way of Livingston County Executive Director Deb Howard was a guest on a rece...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2016

Preparing for harvest season
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsHarvest season is fast approaching and sharing the road with these large farm vehicles is important for everyone's safety.Jody Hughes, Livingston County Farm Bureau Manager, g...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2016

Special additions to Saturday’s farmers Market
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith the announcement of the cancellation of the 67th annual Thresherman's Reunion, PROUD wanted to help displaced flea market vendors.Pam Burnett, volunteer for PROUD, said t...
Cumulus Media Sep 02, 2016

Holiday safety tips from Illinois State Police
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith Labor Day weekend beginning today for many, District 6 State Police in Pontiac is reminding motorists to make safety their number one priority during the holiday weekend....
Cumulus Media Sep 02, 2016

Picking your spot on Sunday’s parade route
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Thresherman's Parade steps off Sunday at 1:15, rain or shine, and people have plenty of time and room to find the perfect spot for viewing.Mindi Terrell, executive directo...
Cumulus Media Sep 02, 2016

Community Connection hears about grants, fund raising
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA group of people from throughout Livingston County with the goal of the betterment and unity of the local communities met Tuesday night and ended the evening with a new name....
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

Saving money at the grocery store
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhen people are looking for ways to save money, the first place that can make a difference is in a person's grocery shopping.Pam Atkinson, consumer economics educator for the ...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

Threshermen’s Reunion cancelled, parade still on
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsFor the first time in its 67 year history, the Central States Threshermen's Reunion has been cancelled.Dave Herz, vice president of the Reunion, said it was a tough call to ma...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

OSF Streator opens emergency center
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Center for Health - Streator Emergency Center recently opened its emergency center at 111 Spring Street in Streator.This freestanding center will be open seven days a week...
Cumulus Media Aug 29, 2016

Memorial for Walldog artist Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA memorial for FranCisco Vargas, longtime Walldog artist, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at theWalldog Mural and Sign Painting Exhibit at the Pontiac Museum Complex at 110 W...
Cumulus Media Aug 29, 2016