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By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports This one counts. Tonight it’s all on the line at Williamson Field. Johnsburg has a 7-2 record, Pontiac also has a 7-2 record. This ball game will come down to the line. The offensive line will be key on both sides of the ball. Johnsburg has a great running game, and…… MORE
For Jock Jibberish this morning before Halloween, Todd and Cynthia are going over a recently compiled list of 17 things you may not have known about horror movies. Well, this goes above and beyond how filmmakers used chocolate sauce as blood during the black and white film era or the use of pea soup as…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Trick or Treat Safety Program will be held at Pontiac Healthcare and Rehabilitation Saturday 5:30 to 7. Activity Director Kathy Finkenbinder said this event is coming back for another year with many things for families to enjoy. “The kids not only get treats but a lot of tricks throughout the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a special Halloween event, sponsored by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputies Wives Saturday night from 5:30 to 7. Sheriff Tony Childress said this is a safe alternative for regular trick or treating. “They’re going to have popcorn, hot chocolate and we’re preparing to…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Streator Onized Credit Union, CAT Young Professionals and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police is happening tonight from 6 to 8. Diana Iverson, Senior Loan officer for SOCU, said the event will be a fun one for families. “It’s a safe alternative for going door-to-door trick or…… MORE
By Cat Edgy Halloween costumes are trickier than they used to be, because if you offend someone, you’ll probably be branded as a pariah on social media and lose your job. So, the costume companies are trying to help…by selling a bunch of TERRIBLE “edgy” costumes. Here are five of the worst offenders. 1.…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A special balloon launch to remember the life and legacy of the late Pontiac Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier is set to take place Friday evening. Kerri Jo Schmidt, Kohlmeier’s mother, was a guest on a recent Community Forum and talked about remembering her son. “One of the things I really want…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A meet and greet is planned for Livingston County State’s Attorney challenger Randy Yedinak. This event will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Baby Bull’s Fine Dining. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item. Everything collected will be divided up and delivered to all the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News One of WJEZ’s own, along with another prominent local businessman have been named to the front office staff of the Midwest Professional Basketball League’s Pontiac 66ers. Mark Myre was named the general manager, with Steven “Buzz” Zeller as his assistant. The duo also named the head coach to the team. Myre…… MORE
