Dwight educator Lindsey Jensen was awarded the 2018 Illinois Teacher of the Year October 28th at the annual Those Who Excel/Illinois Teacher of the Year banquet in Normal.… MORE
Holiday Need Closet collection underway now
The Bank of Pontiac is partnering with WJEZ for the Holiday Need Closet wish list to help restock the Children’s Advocacy Center.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
In the volleyball sectionals, Lexington eliminated Flanagan-Cornell at the Class 1A Woodland Sectional. The Lady Minutemen will play Cissna Park in the final tomorrow night. … MORE
Changes coming to District 429
Some changes are being made throughout Pontiac School District 429, beginning with the transfer of Washington School Principal Josh DeLong to a district position.… MORE
Countdown to Giving Tuesday Tour to stop in Odell
The Countdown to Giving Tuesday Tour with the United Way of Livingston County and WJEZ is making a stop at the Pour Farmer’s Pub in Odell tonight from 5:30 to 8.… MORE
OSF names Sehring CEO
OSF Healthcare has a new CEO. Robert Sehring has been with OSF since 2002. … MORE
Your morning look at sports
In high school football playoff openers from the weekend, Pontiac fell at Tolono Unity 61-42, Prairie Central lost at Rochester 42-6, Fieldcrest lost 40-0 to West Carroll but El Paso-Gridley earned an upset 29-26 win at Rockridge.… MORE
Local Trick-or Treat hours
Halloween night, the time when ghosts and goblins take to the streets and sidewalks, knocking on doors looking for treats, happens Tuesday evening all throughout the county, and we have many of the times Trick or Treaters are going to be out in local communities. … MORE
Get to know the Democratic candidates for the 16th Congressional District
The Livingston County Democrats held a “Get to know the candidates forum” Friday evening at the Pontiac Township High School auditorium, with all five democratic candidates running in the 16th Congressional district March primary.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The high school football playoffs open this weekend with limited action tonight… MORE
