In browsing the trusty ‘net, we stumbled upon the top ten most disgusting things people can do in public and thought, hey, that’s a great thing to talk about during the morning show. Now, it’s all about personal preference while looking at this list, so we’ll give you a few of them here. Nose…… MORE
The University of Illinois is spending millions to part ways with its athletic director. The university announced its firing Mike Thomas, not because he did anything wrong, but because his presence is a distraction. U of I is paying $2.5 million to buy out Thomas’s contract, that’s money that comes from the athletic fund, which…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The schedule is out for the Pontiac 66ers. A lot of people the last few months have asked me, why We got involved with this team, the answer is simple, it’s great for the area. With this program we are able to help raise money for athletic programs, music departments, and…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac District 90 board of education met last night and approved a tentative levy. Superintendent Jon Kilgore explained the levy would be finalized in May and this one brings a 1.39 percent increase. “That is a three cent increase from $2.46 to $2.49. That $73, 940 is the amount that…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Beginning today, notices of assessment change for the 2015 assessment year will be mailed for all property that had an individual change in assessed value. Notices will include the 2015 Full Fair Cash Value for all residential properties. If the property owner believes there is unequal treatment in the assessment process,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A film documenting the life of a Pontiac man won an Emmy Award over the weekend. “The Greatest Honor” was awarded “Outstanding Achievement for a Historical Documentary” at the 2015 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Chicago Midwest Chapter Emmy Awards in Chicago. The historical documentary details the World War…… MORE
By Cathi Coppinger A new study found 81 percent of people believe they’re the most productive person in their office. That means four out of five of your coworkers are walking around thinking THEY’RE the best employee in the company, which is seriously frightening. Eighty-nine percent of people say there are unnecessary distractions at work.…… MORE
The era of medical marijuana begins today in Illinois. Eight dispensaries are coming online. More than 3,000 Illinoisans now have medical marijuana ID cards. Signaling that this will not be like the leading national chain pharmacy, Doug Mars, director of the Marion, IL dispensary, says customers will be welcome to relax in the waiting room…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Golf is a dying sport all over the country. The reason why is you have to get the kids involved. If you watch this video, this is how you do it. Cog Hill in the suburbs of Chicago is flooded with these. Kids love these and some adults as well. If…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Saint James Auxiliary will host its annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale today and tomorrow. The event will happen from 8 to 8 in the medical center lobby, located at 2500 W Reynolds St. All proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and services provided by OSF Saint James-John…… MORE
