Even though school is out in most central Illinois school districts, Pontiac’s softball team is still very much alive. The Indians are in the sectional round on Wednesday at Washington taking on the host Panthers. PTHS won a Class 3A Regional Saturday defeating Geneseo. Dwight’s season came to an end Saturday in a loss to…… MORE
The Threshermen’s Parade Needs a Grand Marshall
By Todd Wineburner This year’s Threshermen’s Reunion Parade is going to put the farm community in the spotlight. The annual parade is organized by the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director Mindi Terrell says the official theme will be “Honoring Our Farmers.” She says it’s a choice that just makes sense. “They (farmers)…… MORE
In Streator, the Investigation Continues
There are still few details regarding the death of 33-year-old Maria Delatorre of Streator. Delatorre was shot Tuesday evening in Streator, but so far a motive hasn’t been made public. On the night of the shooting, three suspects were apprehended in Dwight after they crashed their car while trying to evade the police. Those individuals…… MORE
Facilities are Top Priorities for the County Board
The Livingston County Board is still working to replace the aging Health and Education building on Torrance Avenue in Pontiac. At the latest board meeting, the Property Committee recommended allowing The Farnsworth Group to proceed with designing a new facility. Livingston County Board Chair Bob Young says, however, the board wasn’t able to come to…… MORE
The Oddfellows are Taking Orders for Summertime Sand
In Fairbury, the Oddfellow’s Lodge is taking orders for their annual sandbox fill. “We’re gonna start at 9 a.m. (Saturday) June 2nd,” says Lodge Member Arnold Ifft. He says reservations need to be made before that delivery date, though, so that the group knows how much sand to order. A wheelbarrow full of sand runs…… MORE
Jontry says Summertime will be busy at R.A.S.
Regional School Superintendent Mark Jontry The Livingston County Alternative School has another year under its belt, and Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Jontry says the next step is to enhance summertime offerings. Jontry’s office oversees the school’s operation, and he says that summer school opportunities are particularly important for students who are just slightly behind…… MORE
Turntable Tuesday on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ
Sometimes songs contain a lot more than meets the ear. Sometimes, though, they don’t.… MORE
The Latest from WJEZ Sports
Carter Dawson’s bases-clearing double drove in all three Pontiac runs in a 3-1 win over Clinton in the Class 3A U-High Regional baseball tournament at Williamson Field. Dawson also pitched six strong innings for the win which sends the Indians into the regional semifinals. The seventh-seeded Indians will play No. 2 seed University High on…… MORE
Field Day Beer Fest 2018 at DESTIHL Brewery
Join DESTIHL Brewery Saturday June 2nd from 1pm – 5pm for their first every Field Day Beer Fest at the DESTIHL Brewery on Greenbriar Drive in Normal!… MORE
Livingston Workforce to hold job fair Wednesday
Livingston Workforce Services will be holding a spring job fair at the Illinois Army National Guard Armory in Pontiac Wednesday from 10 to noon.… MORE
