Category Archives: On Air

Purple Purse Challenge coming to local agency

Purple Purse Challenge coming to local agency

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Mid-Central Community Action’s Neville House in Bloomington was recently chosen to participate in Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Challenge. Through the challenge at PurplePurse.com, each participating organization can raise program funds and encourage public donations. The Purple Purse Challenge is meant to raise awareness in domestic violence, which affects 1 in 4…MORE

Ways to better avoid hitting deer with your vehicle

Ways to better avoid hitting deer with your vehicle

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News It’s deer season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is extending some suggestions to help keep drivers and deer safe from accidents. Dough Dufford, Wildlife Disease and Invasive Species Program Manager with the IDNR, said this is the time deer are on the move, whether it’s because farmers are in…MORE

Fairbury business collecting coats

Fairbury business collecting coats

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Beginning today, Johnson Automotive in Fairbury will be collecting gently used coats for kids. The collection period will run through December 31st. The coats can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnson Automotive is located at 601…MORE

Homecoming TOMORROW!

Homecoming TOMORROW!

By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports One of the greatest games of the year is the homecoming game. This year the Pontiac Indians will play a much improved Eureka football team. Pontiac is coming off a tough loss against Central Catholic, but I promise you they will be ready for this one Friday night. The ball game…MORE

Jock Jibberish Topic of the Day

Jock Jibberish Topic of the Day

It’s a day many young ladies dream of all throughout their childhood: their wedding day. The stress of buying dresses, flowers, decorations, scheduling musicians and the pastor are big stresses leading up to the big day, but another? Who will walk you down the aisle? For many, it’s a simple answer: Dad. For others, it’s…MORE

Independent Map Amendment petitions available NOW

Independent Map Amendment petitions available NOW

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Individuals wishing to pick up petition forms and collect signatures for the Independent Map Amendment initiative may do so here at the Livingston County Farm Bureau. Completed petitions also may be returned to the local office. IFB and the Livingston County Farm Bureau are working with the coalition to reach the…MORE

Water company participates in river cleanup

Water company participates in river cleanup

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In September, Illinois American Water employees across the state are participating in the Company’s AmerICANs in Action Month of Service campaign. On Sept. 19, Illinois American Water Pontiac District employees came together to participate in the Vermillion River Cleanup. The event is organized by the Livingston County Environmental Association and sponsored…MORE

Keep an eye on your license plates

Keep an eye on your license plates

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Monday that his office will suspend mailing out vehicle registration renewal reminder notices to the public due to the lack of a state budget. White noted that by suspending this service, which will save approximately $450,000 per month, his office will be able to…MORE

MPBA player signs to Chicago Bulls

MPBA player signs to Chicago Bulls

The Midwest Professional Basketball Association has signed a player to the NBA. The Chicago Bulls announced recently they have signed Darion “Jake” Anderson, who formerly played for the Gateway Steam, which is part of the MPBA. The Pontiac 66ers are a new expansion team for the MPBA and will be playing some of these big…MORE

Topic of the morning: Will you regret your tattoos?

Topic of the morning: Will you regret your tattoos?

Tattoos can mean so many things to so many people – from what’s depicted on your skin to where you choose to have the tattoo placed. The one thing nearly everyone asks is “What will you think about this tattoo when you’re in your 80s?” According to an article I read, the response is a…MORE