Photo by Todd Lowery/WJEZ Todd Lowery’s winter grilling tips
3 hours ago
We mentioned on the show this morning we were going to cap off our anniversary with a little cookout. This picture was taken this afternoon behind the WJEZ studios. Grilling in winter you ask? Actually, it's not that hard if you know how to adapt. What are some tips you should remember?
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(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Unemployment slightly lower for area
8 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD - Over-the-year unemployment remains lower for Livingston County.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the county’s rate was at 8.7 percent in December 2010 and dropped to 8.1 percent last month.
Vanna White and Pat Sajak (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) Pat Sajak and Vanna White got a little drinky while spinning the wheel
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Would you dream of drinking on the job? Of course you wouldn’t, but Pat Sajak has admitted that he and Vanna White taped more than one episode of Wheel of Fortune under the influence of a margarita or two!
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Last week we saw Matthew McConaughey reprise his role ‘Dazed and Confused’ slacker Danny Wooderson in a music video, and now it looks like the nostelgia will continue with Matthew Broderick playing his iconic Ferris Bueller character for a new Super Bowl ad.
Carnival is being sued (photo courtesy of Getty Images) A lawsuit has been filed against Carnival in Chicago
9 hours ago
It has finally happened! Carnival Cruise Line has been sued for neglect over the Costa Concordia shipwreck! The suit was actually filed by a crew member in Chicago who is filing as a class-action status in order to represent everyone who wants to get in on it!
Florida Front-runners (photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Rick Santorum wins GOP debate, but still not considered a front-runner
9 hours ago
Last night CNN hosted yet another GOP debate and Mitt Romney made a much better showing than last week in South Carolina. According to sources, Mitt has hired a new debate advisor and that is why he appeared stronger, more confident and most importantly, more presidential.
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Question: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine notes that nearly 12,000 people, mostly men, visit emergency rooms every year with injuries related to this. What is it?
(WJEZ file photo) ‘Dead of winter’ is upon us
14 hours ago
PONTIAC - We are now entering what’s known as the “dead of winter.”
On average, January 27-30 is the coldest period of the year, with an average high of 28 and low of 10. After January 30, the average daily temperatures start to rise.
Sheriff Meredith will award a $500 scholarship to a student (WJEZ file photo). Sheriff will award $500 scholarship
14 hours ago
PONTIAC - The Illinois Sheriff’s Association will award over $53,000 in college scholarships to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2012-2013 academic year.
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- Humidity: 93%
- Wind Speed: WSW 12 MPH
- Barometer: 30.01"
- Dewpoint: 34°F (1°C)
- Visibility: 2 mi.
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