Category Archives: On Air

By Cathi CoppingerMove over unrealistically proportioned Barbie, there's a new Barbie in town! Remember when we were kids and pretty much there was only one Barbie and then knock-offs? I was wanted a ...

Gov. Bruce Rauner spent part of his State of the State address laying a new 10-point education agenda. Rauner’s plan includes increased funding for early childhood education, allowing districts ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsOSF Center for Health in Streator is gaining a new doctor.Dr. Anita Kaul will begin seeing patients in Streator Monday. Kaul is board certified in Internal Medicine and specia...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsBy Mail and Early Voting won't be happening on February 4 as planned in Livingston County.According to Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching, ongoing objections to several p...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA Thursday morning fire in Dwight claimed the life of one.Livingston County Coroner Michael Burke said 58-year-old Patricia Bonora died in the house fire that happened shortly...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Child Protection Network saw an increase in 2015 for children receiving forensic interviews.Judy Brucker, executive director of the CPN, was a recent guest on the Communit...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Caring Pregnancy Center is looking to expand this May.During a recent Community Forum, executive director Darleta Gramm and nurse manager Margie Sauder explained this expa...

By Cathi CoppingerEvery year during the holidays, we stuff our faces … then make New Year’s resolutions to get in shape. I make that resolution cos I feel it is easier to keep than, say, b...

Comfort foods: What do YOU turn to when you want something that just hits the spot?According to a new survey, PIZZA tops the list, closely followed by chocolate, ice cream, mac and cheese and chips.Ma...

 There's agreement that the current formula to fund primary education in Illinois is not effective, but how to address the issue differs.Bunker Hill Democratic State Senator Andy Manar says any K...