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Your morning look at sports
The CornBelters lost 4-3 at Traverse City. Alexi Rivera clubbed a grand slam to right in the first inning for all the runs the Beach Bums would need to avoid a CornBelters sweep. The Belters return to...
Cumulus Media Jul 21, 2017

Kiwanis hears about local ties to women’s professional basketball
Gary Beckman shares the story of his mother, a former professional basketball player. (Photo provided) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Kiwanis met Wednesday during lunch and heard from guest...
Cumulus Media Jul 21, 2017

Chenoa nursing home: Staffers acted swiftly when they learned about abuse
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it has fined Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa $25,000 for allegedly failing to protect six residents from a staff member who took photos and videos of the...
Cumulus Media Jul 21, 2017

Prepping for the fair may be tough, but many enjoy it
Megan Ifft and her horse braving the heat and humidity at the Livingston County Ag Fair. (Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Wednesday was a big day for a 6 year veteran...
Cumulus Media Jul 21, 2017

Your morning look at sports
The Cardinals lost 4-3 at Pittsburgh as the Pirates scored twice in the ninth to walk off with the victory. Yadier Molina gave the Cardinals the lead with an eighth-inning home run but the Pirates tie...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2017

Real estate taxes due Tuesday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsProperty owner's first installment of their property taxes are due Tuesday, and Livingston County Treasurer Barb Sear fills everyone in on how they can go about taking care of...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2017

Route 116 rerouted for construction
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Route 116 will be closed beginning today for ten days, a little less than 2 miles west of Interstate 55.IDOT said in a...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2017

Kiwanis Club hears from newest inductee to Route 66 Hall of Fame
By Cynthia GrauThe Pontiac Kiwanis met for lunch Wednesday and heard from guest speaker Jerry Causer.Causer is the owner of Mario's Pizza, the newest inductee to the Route 66 Hall of Fame, and while h...
Cumulus Media Jul 17, 2017

Get your tickets for SOCU’s Tiny Martini Tasting
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsStreator Onized Credit Union - Pontiac Branch is holding a Tiny Martini Tasting at the Pontiac Elks Thursday, July 27, to benefit the United Way of Livingston County.Senior Lo...
Cumulus Media Jul 14, 2017

Tips on helping relationships work
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsNo matter the kind of relationship people have - friendship, family or romantic - people are always looking for the key to make it successful.IHR Executive Director Joe Vaugha...
Cumulus Media Jul 14, 2017