With summer officially beginning later this month, experts are urging farmers to take necessary precautions to ensure they have a fruitful and safe season.… MORE
Red Cross installs nearly 2,000 smoke alarms
By Patrick Baron PONTIAC – The American Red Cross has installed over a thousand of smoke alarms during its Sound the Alarm Campaign. This year the campaign installed 1,909 free smoke alarms into 767 households in the central and southern Illinois region. Red Cross Regional Executive Officer Lyn Hruska noted that number has increased each…… MORE
St. Paul School to hold golf outing fundraiser
By Patrick Baron PONTIAC – Wolf Creek Golf Club will be hosting a fundraiser for St. Paul School in Odell this Sunday. While speaking with WJEZ’s Cat Coppinger, Peg Doran and Kathleen Stadel explained the money brought in during the golf outing will help fund major projects that are planned at the school. “This summer…… MORE
Sports on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ
They say lightning doesn’t strike twice, but it did at Dwight Country Club on Thursday two golfers struck holes-in-one. The Pontiac Daily Leader reports Sue Suddick of Dwight used a seven-iron to ace the par-three ninth hole. A short time later, John Carlson, struck a hole in one from the white tees, a 110-yard shot…… MORE
Throwback Thursday on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ
Some songs never go away. Sometimes that’s good, and sometimes they’re today’s choice for a novelty song. Have fun with this one.… MORE
Barickman Endorses the Illinois Senate Budget Agreement
The Illinois Senate passed a balanced budget, on time, in bipartisan fashion, according to State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington). “I’m pleased that we’ve put together a full-year, balanced budget which is the product of hard work, tough choices and bipartisan cooperation. However, there should be no victory laps,” said Sen. Barickman. “The public expects us…… MORE
Bennett Sponsors Bill to Create Medical Opportunities
If Governor Bruce Rauner signs Senate Bill 32-55, some medical professionals will have new opportunities opening up. The bill was sponsored in the Illinois House by State Representative Tom Bennett of Gibson City and it allows Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician’s Assistants to practice outside of a hospital environment. Under current Illinois law, practitioners in…… MORE
Wrestling Fundraiser Scheduled for Pontiac
Professional wrestling is coming to Pontiac’s VFW post on June 9th to support a young woman’s battle with cancer. “Fighting Back” is a wrestling event that’s being organized by Nick Melvin, who’s a promoter for the event as well as a competitor. Melvin says he’s been wrestling for 9 years, and describes it as “a…… MORE
Turntable Tuesday on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ
There are some stories from the rock and roll lifestyle that are completely true, but not really all that exciting.… MORE
PTHS Teacher Recognized by the General Assembly
PTHS Earth Science Teacher Paul Ritter State Representative Tom Bennett has put the work of one Pontiac High School teacher in the state’s permanent record. Bennett recently recognized PTHS Earth Science teacher Paul Ritter for his work in restoring Alligator Snapping Turtle populations in Illinois. Speaking on the Illinois House Floor, Bennett praised Ritter for…… MORE
