ZZ Top, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, with a stop at the Peoria Civic Center Theater Sunday, November 3rd at 7:00pm.… MORE
Win Tickets to Bad Company at the Illinois State Fair
One of the most acclaimed bands of the classic rock era, Bad Company with Paul Rodgers will perform on the grandstand at the Illinois State Fair Saturday, August 10th in Springfield.… MORE
Jimmy John’s Up, Running, and Busy in Pontiac
By Neil Doyle A sandwich shop with the saying “Freaky Fast” is now open in Pontiac. Jimmy John’s officially opened its doors Wednesday in the 1000 block of West Reynolds Street. This is the first Jimmy John’s to open in the city. Owner Marc Largent said he plans to hire around 25 employees. The sandwich…… MORE
Fire Investigation Continues in Dwight
By Howard Packowitz A fire that started on the deck of one home in Dwight and spread to a neighboring house may have caused more than a quarter-million dollars damage, according to firefighters. The Dwight Fire Protection District reported on its Facebook page that it was called on Wednesday to the 300 block of West…… MORE
Win Tickets To The Classic Rockers ZZ Top
Todd Wineburner will open the Bank of Pontiac Ticket Window all this week, mornings at 7:10am for your shot at winning.… MORE
Humiston Woods Hosting an Open House on Sunday, August 4th
By Todd Wineburner The Humiston Woods Nature Center has an open house scheduled from 11 to 3 on Sunday, August 4th, and Center Director Ed Lipinski says it’s a great opportunity for area residents to get a glimpse of the original landscape of the prairie. 40 years ago, the Humiston woods area was incorporated as…… MORE
Win A 4-Pack of Sky Zone Trampoline Park Jump Passes on VIP
98.9 WJEZ Summer celebration continues with your chance to score a 4-pack of jump passes to Sky Zone in Normal!… MORE
A Bill Sponsored by Barickman Should Help Sexual Assault Victims
By Todd Wineburner Legislation signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker just a few days ago should be beneficial to victims of sexual assault. State Senator Jason Barickman sponsored the legislation in the Illinois Senate, and it creates options for police officers responding to a complaint. Under previous law, police responding to a charge of…… MORE
New Program Can Eliminate Old Criminal Records
By Todd Wineburner For people with criminal records, housing and employment can be difficult to obtain but a new program through Prairie State Legal Services is hoping to change that. The Criminal Record Relief Program can get records sealed or expunged for individuals who, generally speaking, have been incident-free for a period of years since…… MORE
Win McAlister’s Deli Gift Certificate on WJEZ VIP
98.9 WJEZ Summer celebration continues with your chance to score a $25 gift certificate to McAlister’s Deli in Bloomington! … MORE
