Category Archives: On Air

Spotlight on Livingston County: 10/10 – 10/16

Spotlight on Livingston County: 10/10 – 10/16

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Jock Jibberish: Ten things?

Jock Jibberish: Ten things?

  Today Cat and Cynthia are bringing you a gem we stumbled upon: Ten things you need to fall in love. Really? Ten things. Only ten things. We realize it’s only a guideline, but make sure to listen in at about 8:40 and then weigh in on Facebook. What do you think?MORE

Local artist performs tomorrow

Local artist performs tomorrow

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The First Lutheran Church of Pontiac will host a Christian Concert tomorrow, featuring local artist Tim Dial. Dial is a singer/songwriter who will share his faith-based music and personal testimony with the audience. The public is invited to this special concert. There is no charge for the concert, but a free-will…MORE

Students deem Expo a success

Students deem Expo a success

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Sunny and warm weather was welcomed yesterday for the annual Conservation and Ag Expo at the Livingston County 4-H Park in Pontiac. About 1,600 elementary aged students checked out several booths to learn about how conservation and ag affects everyday life. Fifth grade students from Mrs. Garrett’s class at Washington School…MORE

New director makes her debut

New director makes her debut

  By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The new CEO and President of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce made her debut last night at Chamber Business After Hours, held at Streator Onized Credit Union in Pontiac. Mindi Terrell had a chance to meet all the people who came to the event and said she is anxious…MORE

The pairing of a lifetime!

The pairing of a lifetime!

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports It’s the Cubs vs the Cards. I said all year St.Louis is the best team in baseball. One thing I love about the Cubs is they don’t quit. They love the game, and they play it the right way.   Baseball needed this series, it’s two of the best. So sit back…MORE

Eleven arrested – REVISED

Eleven arrested – REVISED

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Proactive Unit made several drug-related arrests during an investigation that concluded recently. Through “Operation Early Harvest,” Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress said several investigations were conducted that included heroin, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, cannabis, oxycontin, Alprazolam, hydrocodone and adderal. Those drugs had been sold throughout the county and…MORE

Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois

Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois

If you’ve followed news out of the Capitol over the last several years, you may have heard or read something about “a scathing report from Auditor General Bill Holland.” Holland’s retiring, and, as the choice to succeed him points out, the office has a megaphone but no enforcement mechanism. Representative Frank Mautino, a lawmaker since…MORE

Kid’s art contest for water company open NOW

Kid’s art contest for water company open NOW

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois American Water is inviting 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms within the Company’s service area to participate in an “Imagine a Day Without Water” art contest.  Winning artwork will be featured in a future bill insert and earn the student(s) classroom a $100 donation.  The contest also helps to raise…MORE

College holding Moment of Silence today

College holding Moment of Silence today

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News   In a show of solidarity and support, Heartland Community College will participate with other community colleges across the country in a National Moment of Silence at 1 p.m. Thursday. This moment of silence will be honoring the victims of the recent shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. It is…MORE