Category Archives: Local News
United Way looking to meet its goal
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe United Way of Livingston County has exactly two weeks to hit its 2016 fundraising goal, and the group is certain it will happen this year in time for the Celebration April...
Apr 13, 2016
Three charged with robbery
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThree Pontiac men were arrested Sunday in connection with a robbery that took place at Fell Park.According to a press release from Pontiac Police, Edward Ross, Terrence Billin...
Apr 13, 2016
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
The governor is calling for round-the-clock budget negotiations and says he is open to meeting with all four legislative leaders, but it's still unclear when or whether that will happen.In an op...
Apr 12, 2016
St. Paul School annual dinner and auction happening Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe fourth annual St. Paul School Spaghetti Dinner and Auction is happening Saturday at the school in Odell, with doors opening at noon and events beginning at 4.Countless ite...
Apr 12, 2016
Health Department continues to offer WIC program
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Health Department is reminding residents of the continuation of the WIC program at their offices.WIC, which stands for Women, Infants and Children, is a ...
Apr 12, 2016
ATV accident claims the life of Pontiac teenager
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA young Pontiac man was killed in an ATV accident early Saturday afternoon in rural Pontiac.According to Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson, 14-year-old Blaze Masching was...
Apr 12, 2016
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Illinois drivers in the future may have to choose how they want to be taxed for using public roads, and one option could be letting the state track every mile driven.According to Senate Bill 3279, spo...
Apr 07, 2016
Museums shift business hours to accommodate tourist season
By Cynthia Grai/WJEZ NewsPontiac museums are gearing up for tourist season, and some are changing their hours to accommodate arriving visitors.Ellie Alexander, tourism director for the City of Pontiac...
Apr 07, 2016
Chamber set to hold Mix and Mingle
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Mix and Mingle Business After Hours, hosted by Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 7 p.m.Mindi Te...
Apr 07, 2016
Prisoner nets an additional 60-year murder sentence
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA man who is incarcerated at Pontiac Correctional Facility received a sentence of 60 years in prison on Monday for murder and other charges.According to a press release from L...
Apr 07, 2016
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