By Todd Wineburner In Tuesday’s election, Livingston County voters gave a strong vote of approval to a proposition calling for county-funded home health care services, and a slightly less enthusiastic endorsement for a tax increase to cover the costs of such a program. At one time, Livingston County had a program that provided home-based health…… MORE
Wednesday Morning Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NCAA Football- The new Top-25 was released Tuesday. Alabama retains the top spot, followed by Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan. Illinois faces off against Nebraska on Saturday. WJEZ will carry the game beginning at 10am. NCAA Basketball- Illinois State 74 Florida Gulf Coast 66 The Redbirds begin the season with a win. …… MORE
Republican Candidates Dominate County Board Elections
by Todd Wineburner Republicans dominated the County Board in the November 6th elections. Kathy Arbogast, James Carley, Bill Mays, and Jim Blackard were selected in District 1 for four year terms. Patrick Killian won election to a 2-year term. In District 2, Bob Weller, Steven Lovell, Gerald Earing, and Bill Wilkey were selected, And in…… MORE
Tuesday Morning Sports Schedules and Scores
By Kevin Bessler NFL- The NFL has moved the Chicago Bears’ game against the Minnesota Vikings to primetime. The November 18th game has been moved from a noon kickoff to 7:20pm. In Monday Night Football, the Tennessee Titans defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28 to 14. NBA- Chicago Bulls 116 New York Knicks 115 (2 OT)…… MORE
Join WJEZ At The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees
This year, The Baby Fold’s Festival of Trees will celebrate its 25th year as a family-centered community event.… MORE
Friday Morning Sports and Schedules
By Kevin Bessler High School Football- Pontiac will visit Rochester Saturday in the 2nd round of the high school football playoffs. The pregame on WJEZ begns at 5:25pm. High School Volleyball- Flanagan-Cornell faces Hartsburg-Emden tonight at 6:30 in Super-Sectional action at Lexington. College Football- The Fighting Illini will battle the Minnesota Gophers Saturday. Illinois is…… MORE
WJEZ’s NYE at the DoubleTree Feat. Wedding Banned
Join WJEZ for a New Year’s Eve to remember at The DoubleTree By Hilton, Featuring Wedding Banned!… MORE
Throwback Thursday on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ
Leonard Nimoy once sang a song about Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit. No, it’s not one of those “Yes or B.S.” kind of things–this really happened. Here’s the proof–our Throwback Thursday novelty song.… MORE
Thursday Morning Sports Scores and Schedules
By Kevin Bessler Volleyball- Flanagan/Cornell won their Sectional Championship last night. They’ll face Hartsburg-Emden in the Supersectional in Lexington tomorrow night. High School Football- Pontiac will visit Rochester Saturday in the 2nd round of the high school football playoffs. The pregame on WJEZ begns at 5:25pm. College Football- The Fighting Illini continue to prepare to…… MORE
County Still in Need of Election Judges
By A.J. Harris Livingston County is still looking for election judges for the general election this Tuesday, Nov. 6. For those who complete the training and work at a polling place, the pay is 135 dollars for the day. If you are interested in signing up or would like more information, contact the Livingston County…… MORE
