By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News There will be a “Meet the Candidate” night Saturday at the Pontiac Elks Lodge. Present for the evening will be James Marter, Republican Candidate for United States Senate. He is challenging incumbent Mark Kirk. Livingston County State’s Attorney Seth Uphoff will also be present, but his challenger, Randy Yedinak, will be…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Pontiac Police arrested a Pontiac man on several charges Sunday, including reckless discharge of a firearm. Twenty-six year old Jeffrey B. Gourley was arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, defacing identification marks on a firearm, possession of a firearm without a FOID card,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois State Police has once again declared December National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Along with driving under the influence of alcohol, impaired driving also includes drugged driving and distracted driving. The ISP will be participating in Drive Sober or get Pulled Over December 16 through January first. The campaign seeks to…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council met last night and discussed the new council room rental policy and approved the levy. Pontiac City Administrator Bob Karls explained the changes to the rental policy. “You will have a higher rate if you have food in here. We’re also going to put a responsibility in.…… MORE
An Illinois politician says President Obama is addressing the latest terrorist threat all wrong. While Senator Dick Durbin used a press release to praise the plan Obama laid out Sunday night to battle the Islamic State group in the wake of attacks in Paris and San Bernadino, Republican Congressman Rodney Davis of Taylorville says, what…… MORE
By Cathi Coppinger A new survey asked people what they hate most about winter. Here are the top ten: That it’s darker out. Having cold hands. Shorter days and longer nights. The cost of energy bills. Bad weather. Black ice and slipping. Getting out of bed in the morning. Having to bundle up to go…… MORE
Little baby boy West made his grand entrance a bit early, arriving Saturday morning to much pomp and circumstance. Not much is being released, other than mother and baby are doing well. So? No name? No details? This is very odd for any of the Kardashian family and even Kanye West. Fans have been left…… MORE
Despite the lack of a state budget, transportation officials say Illinois is ready for winter weather. Steve Travia of Illinois Department of Transportation says it’s business as usual, with its ability to keep roads plowed and salted already tested by an early winter storm. The budget impasse, now stretching into its sixth month, does have…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News This Wednesday, people have a chance to attend a financial workshop in Pontiac, pertaining to wills, powers of attorney, family finances and more. This free seminar, which will be at the Livingston County Farm Bureau from 6 to 7:30 p.m., will be presented by Marlon Eilts, certified financial planner and insurance…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Groundbreaking on Pontiac’s newest business addition happened last Wednesday. The new hotel, the Hampton Inn, will be located near Exit 197 along Interstate 55. It will offer 79 rooms for guests plus meeting spaces for small groups. The $6 million construction phase of the project is expected to be fully…… MORE
