By WJEZ Staff Pontiac City Administrator Bob Karls says there are still details that need to be addressed before the city gives its blessing to a proposed community event this summer. Pontiac businessman Marlon Eilts is proposing what he’s dubbed the “Summer Shindig” in Pontiac’s Humiston Riverside Park. He’s envisioning a gathering that offers…… MORE
Wednesday Morning Sports Scores and Schedules
By Kevin Bessler Boys High School Basketball- Prairie Central 68 Iroquois West 33 Dwight 47 Woodland 35 Tri-Valley 53 Flanagan-Cornell 43 Fieldcrest 54 Roanoke-Benson 30 Girls High School Basketball- Flanagan-Cornell 56 Tri-Valley 31 Lexington 68 Tri-Point 62 NCAA Basketball- Illinois State 70 Northern Iowa 69 #6 Michigan State 77 Purdue 59 #12 North Carolina 90…… MORE
Win 2 Tickets To Jeff Dunham With The Ticket Window
This week when Todd opens up the 7:10am ticket window you can win tickets to see Jeff Dunham at the State Farm Center in Champaign on January 12, 2019.… MORE
Spring Semester Pre-School Screenings Ready to Begin
By WJEZ Staff/WJEZ file photo Pre-school screenings for children from infancy to 5 years old are set to begin in school districts throughout Livingston County starting next week. The screenings check a child’s vision and hearing, as well as their learning, motor and social skills. The results of childhood screenings help educators craft specific plans…… MORE
Tuesday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NCAA Football- Clemson 44 Alabama 16 Clemson wins its second national championship in three seasons and finishes the season at 15 & 0. NCAA Basketball- The top four in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll remained unchanged for the third straight week. Duke remained at No. 1 in the AP Top…… MORE
The Livingston County Board May Take Tax Questions Directly to Voters
By WJEZ News Staff The Livingston County Board has a special meeting scheduled for Thursday evening to discuss the idea of placing tax-oriented binding referenda on the April ballot. In November, Livingston County voters said ‘yes’ to non-binding questions regarding the continuation of county-supported home health care services. A majority of voters said they wanted…… MORE
Monday Morning Sports Scores and Schedules
By Kevin Bessler NFL- Philadelphia Eagles 16 Chicago Bears 15 Bears kicker Cody Parkey missed a 43 yard field goal in the final seconds as Chicago’s season comes to an end. LA Chargers 23 Baltimore Ravens 17 NCAA Basketball- Northwestern 68 Illinois 66 The Wildcats hit a late 3-pointer to pull out the win. The…… MORE
Reminder: New Drones Should Be Registered
By Benjamin Yount/Illinois Radio Network (Photo courtesy of WJBC.com, Bloomington) There are some rules to keep in mind for those who received a drone over the holidays. The state of Illinois is reminding residents about the rules for new drones this year. The Illinois Department of Transportation says everyone needs to register their drones with…… MORE
Barickman Says Cannabis Legislation is Likely in 2019
By Neil Doyle State Senator Jason Barickman is predicting marijuana legislation in the state will be passed in 2019. In a conversation with WJEZ sister station WJBC in Bloomington, Barickman said legislative approval for marijuana use should happen this year, but the law won’t change immediately. “I predict legal marijuana will be signed into law…… MORE
Friday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
NCAA Basketball- #21 Indiana 73 Illinois 65 The Hoosiers pulled away in the 2nd half in Bloomington, Indiana. The Fighting Illini are now 4 & 10 on the season. #2 Michigan 68 Penn State 55 Purdue 86 #25 Iowa 70 Boys High School Basketball- Friday games- Delavan at Flanagan-Cornell WJEZ will provide coverage of the…… MORE
