Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith reports of both phone scams and unapproved solicitors canvassing the county and neighboring areas, residents are looking for ways to make sure they stay safe if that situ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for this year's Thresherman's Parade Grand Marshal.Mindi Terrell, executive director of the Chamber, explains fur...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Two Pontiac residents were arrested on drug charges Tuesday morning in Pontiac.According to a press release from the Livingston County Sheriff's Police, a drug investiga...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Pontiac Police Department is announcing three new promotions and a new assignment for four officers within the department.Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis said with the re...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe staff from Radio Pontiac will be at Lu's Sports Bar and Grill Friday from 4 to 6 broadcasting live and giving people a chance to win Styx and Cheap Trick concert tickets f...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOne man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fire that gutted Chief City Vapor in Pontiac.According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, officers were...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe program "The Music of the Civil War" will have its first showing Friday at the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center in Pontiac.Ron Selle and Darlene Agner are takin...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police held a Cop on the Rooftop fundraiser at Pontiac's Dunkin Donuts, raising $3,500 to benefit the Special Olympics Illinois.Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford ...

Students at Pontiac Township High School have been working on legislation with Rep. Tom Bennett to encourage the residents of the State to recycle thin-film plastic products in order to keep these pro...

By Cynthia GrauThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held its Issues and Eggs Wednesday morning, welcoming Pontiac City Administrator Bob Karls at its guest speaker.Karls addressed the State of the Cit...