Category Archives: On Air

OSF offices in Streator moving soon
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe OSF Medical Group office in Streator is moving.The new office will open July 1 at 2377 North Bloomington Street, Suite B in the Kroger plaza.The current office on Bridge S...
Cumulus Media Jun 24, 2015

Some More Reasons to Love Kris Bryant
(Photo by bleacherreport.com)Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsI don’t know how many times I’ve heard that he’s a can’t-miss prospect in the major leagues; but Kris Bryant for the Cubs is e...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2015

‘Mob action’ nets three weekend arrests
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police arrested three Blackstone residents over the weekend on battery and mob action charges.According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, a group of people congre...
Cumulus Media Jun 23, 2015

Keep an eye out for waterway closures amid widespread flooding
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced several waterway closures throughout the state due to the heavy rains it has been experiencing.The U.S. Coast Guard ...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015

A couple chances left to hear “Music of the Civil War”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA performance of "Music of the Civil War" is scheduled for Friday, June 26.The performance will take place at the Stelle-Agner exhibit at the museum complex located at the cor...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015

Still time to sign up for Watershed Project Tour
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Indian Creek Watershed Project Tour is planned for Thursday, July 16, beginning at 12:15 p.m.The day starts out with registration at the Fairbury First Baptist Church. Oth...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015

After 45 years, roof of Governor’s Mansion gets needed attention
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsThe organization raising money to renovate the Illinois governor’s mansion said the most pressing need is replacing the ailing roof on the 160-year-old building.In a news...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015

President shows support for trade bill
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsU.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says his opinion hasn't changed on the "fast track" trade bill which will be considered by the Senate next week.President Obama favors this legis...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015

Marijuana, sexuality therapy and womens’ rights bills now in the hands of the governor
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsThroughout his gubernatorial campaign, GOV. Bruce Rauner insisted he didn’t have a social agenda and was focused solely on Illinois’ deepening financial crisis.He...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015

Jerry Rice: Great Wide Receiver, Even Better Man
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsHe is the greatest wide out I have ever seen. And I want the folks at home to know that he is a great guy on and off the field. Jerry Rice flew in to Bo Jackson’s Annual ...
Cumulus Media Jun 22, 2015