We’ve talked extreme selfies that resulted in injury or death. We’ve talked Photoshopping pictures to either enhance a person’s looks or add images or backgrounds that aren’t original to the picture. Now we’re talking extreme photo pinching. What’s that, you ask? That’s when you have your cell phone held loosely with just your thumb and…… MORE
Former Gov. George Ryan remains well-liked among state lawmakers, perhaps more popular than the current governor. Ryan made a rare public appearance in Waukegan Friday to speak about criminal justice reform. Those in attendance, including local politicians and state lawmakers, were eager to take pictures and speak with him, despite his five-year…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and there are ways to help deal with the grief of those instances. Joe Vaughan, executive director for IHR was a recent guest on Community Forum and said any loss of life brings with it grief, and there are ways to help a…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News WJEZ recently held a ‘Peanut Butter for Paws’ peanut butter drive, benefitting the Livingston County Humane Society. Many of our listeners flooded the station with several jars of peanut butter. Karen Gregory from the Humane Society came in to collect the donations and said she was surprised and touched by the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Health Department will be holding three future Wellness Clinics and are now taking applications. Basic wellness services will be offered Wednesday , Oct. 21 and November 4 and 18 and is open to all adults in Livingston County. Blood pressure screenings and a blood chemistry profile will be…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports These two girls have done it all for the Pontiac golf team this year. Ali Schrock shot a 80, while Molly Ruddy shot a 85, and both of them are going to the State Tournament this weekend in Decatur. These two girls are some of the nicest people you will ever…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Vermillion Players is announcing their first production to be held at the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center in Pontiac. “Home for the Holidays” is a scripted musical revue, written and directed by Julie Peterson. The show will run December 11-13 and 18-20, and auditions are planned for this Friday…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The new Advanced Auto Parts is opening its new Pontiac location Thursday, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 21. The store is located at 1030 W. Reynolds Street. Business hours will be Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan is investigating a fatal pedestrian versus car accident that happened early Sunday morning. Callahan said the accident happened on Interstate 55 near the 221 mile marker, just north of the Route 47 and Interstate 55 interchange, near Dwight. The accident occurred shortly after midnight and…… MORE
In a very big WELCOME BACK to Todd, he and Cynthia will be talking about mega food challenges. The one in the news now is a challenge to finish a 30 pound burrito.Shades of “Man VS Food” on the Travel Channel maybe? Those challenges always blew my mind. So to the contests, like the…… MORE
