Category Archives: More from WJEZ

Chamber golf outing happening Friday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIt's not too late to sign up for the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday at the Pontiac Elks Club.Executive Director Mindi Terrell...
Cumulus Media Jun 15, 2017

Your morning look at sports
ESPN analyst Dick Vitale is coming to Pontiac to raise money for the Basketball Museum of Illinois and the V Foundation this fall. Dickie V will speak at the Pontiac Elks Country Club on Thursday, Sep...
Cumulus Media Jun 14, 2017

Annual poker run happening Saturday in Odell
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsAfter an absence of a few years, the village of Odell is holding its annual poker run to benefit its Odell Days celebration, beginning at 10:30 Saturday morning at Odell's poo...
Cumulus Media Jun 14, 2017

Your morning look at sports
Local flavor was featured in Thursday’s action at the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon. Emily Grove of Pontiac, now at the University of South Dakota, tied for 15th in the po...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2017

Shedding the stigma of mental illness
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMental illness has carried with it a stigma for some time, causing people to feel embarrassed to the point of sometimes avoiding the care they need. Why is that?Joe Vaughan, e...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2017

Health department through the years featured at Issues and Eggs
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce held its Issues and Eggs Thursday morning, with guest speaker, Linda Rhodes.Rhodes is the health education and marketing director for the ...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2017

Backyard Barbeque happening Saturday to benefit Boys and Girls Club
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County is holding a Backyard Barbeque Saturday afternoon at 5 at the club.Executive Director Gary Beckman explains how they wanted to do ...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2017

Your morning look at sports
Illinois’ David Kendziera advanced to the finals in the 110 and 400 hurdles in the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon. The 110 finals are tonight and the 400 is tomorrow.Player...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2017

Hospital improvements highlighted
Tim Johnson, left, and Roger CorriganBy Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Kiwanis Club met Wednesday afternoon and heard about many of the positive improvements for health and wellness that are ...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2017

Murder suspect facing child porn charges
Bloomington Police say Kyle Brestan, 32, faces seven counts related to manufacture and possession of child pornography.Brestan has been in the McLean County Jail since May 25th on murder charges...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2017