Category Archives: Local News

Some Illinois school districts are looking at moving back start times due to studies that show early mornings are hurting students' performance.The results of a pediatric sleep study found that pubert...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsRadio Pontiac would like to welcome our new account executive, Alyssa Light.Alyssa began her career in radio advertising after years in print advertising, and she said sheR...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsToday is National Senior Health and Wellness Day and Pontiac is taking part in this event with several programs happening at Evenglow Lodge beginning at 12:30.Amy Bomarito, we...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Farm Bureau Young Leaders are hosting the Farmers' Share Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Kilgus FarmStead in Fairbury.Livingston Cou...

Gov. Bruce Rauner and central Illinois contractors have some ideas about why Illinois has the highest unemployment rate in the country.Illinois lost 1,400 construction jobs in April. During a roundtab...

By Cathi Coppinger If, like me, you live in fear of getting OLD, here’s some good news. The definition of “old” is changing for the better. A new survey found only 34% of Americ...

Have a medication that works for you but your insurer wants you to try something cheaper? A measure making its way through the Illinois General Assembly would allow you to keep using the more expensiv...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding its Issues and Eggs at 7:30 Wednesday at the Pontiac Family Kitchen.'The State of the City' will be discussed that day with Po...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 2015-16 school year is winding down and area high schools are holding high school commencement ceremonies throughout the county.Pontiac Township High School begins S...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Two individuals were cited in Pontiac Wednesday during tobacco compliance checks in conjunction with the "Kids Can't Buy 'Em Here" campaign.Minors posing as undercover agents...