State and local police are stepping up patrols for the Labor Day weekend. State officials know the long weekend often means parties and drinking. Illinois Department of Transportation Spokesperson Guy Tridgell says motorists can expect to see a heavy police presence. Tridgell says that with so many safe options like ride sharing, buses, taxis, and…… MORE
Pontiac Police Ramping Up Distracted Driving Enforcement
By Katherine Murphy Most everyone knows that distracted driving is a problem, but not everyone thinks that it’s a problem that applies to them. In July, the Pontiac Police Department conducted surveys of drivers who were seen using a cell phone while behind the wheel. Plain clothes officers watched traffic for one hour at a…… MORE
A Bizarre One-Hit Wonder Wednesday
Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on why a song works. This song is kind of slow, kind of downbeat, not really a lot of production value–but it all works. It’s our one-hit wonder for Wednesday.… MORE
Sports Notes from WJEZ
The Cubs and the Mets had to call it quits because of rain. The two clubs were tied last night at 1 apiece when the weather got in the way. The game is scheduled to resume at noon today, with today’s game to follow. Jack Flaherty gets the win as the Cardinals beat the Pirates…… MORE
Crop Progress Looks Good
By Dave Dahl Crops are progressing nicely according to the state’s latest crop progress report. The State Statistician for the USDA’s crop reporting service, Mark Schleusener, says soybeans are closer to harvest with 16% of the crop changing color. Corn is also maturing, with about the same percentage of good-to-excellent ratings. Schleusener says you can’t…… MORE
Recycling on the Chenoa Council Agenda
By Katherine Murphy The Chenoa City Council Monday took up the discussion about charging more for recycling. In front of Mayor Chris Wilder and the commissioners is the decision of whether or not charge an additional 69 cents per customer for recycling. Republic Services is asking the city for the increase as its fees have…… MORE
Sir Paul and Scrambled Eggs on a Turntable Tuesday
Sir Paul McCartney has a long string of hits to his credit, but there’s one that’s synonymous with his work. The song didn’t just happen accidentally, though, and that’s today’s story.… MORE
Vivitrol Available to Livingston County Inmates
By Katherine Murphy As the opioid epidemic sweeps through central Illinois the Livingston County Jail is taking a new stand in the battle. The jail, working with the Institute for Human Resources, has started a medicated assisted treatment program that allows for the use of Vivitrol for inmates who want to take part. The injectable drug…… MORE
Project Oz Executive Director Announces Retirement
Peter Rankaitis and Lisa Thompson. Photos courtesy of Project Oz. By Greg Halbleib The executive director of youth services organization Project Oz is retiring, 45 years after founding the non-profit. Peter Rankaitis has announced he’ll step down on October 15. Rankaitis founded Project Oz while attending Illinois State University in 1973 after a grant he…… MORE
Your Monday Sports Update
By Greg Halbleib The Cubs welcome the Mets to Wrigley Field for a Monday night series opener. Right-hander Noah Syndegaard is on the mound for the Mets while the Cubs counter with lefty Jon Lester. The Cubs shut out the Reds on Sunday 9-0. The White Sox open a set in New York tonight as…… MORE
