Todd Lowery’s winter grilling tips
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?
Want to Spend Less Money? Try This Secret — Dollars and Sense
You might have a pocketful of cash — but the size of those bills matters when it comes to how much of it you’re likely to spend.
Unemployment slightly lower for area
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.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White got a little drinky while spinning the wheel
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!
Oh Yeah! Matthew Broderick Brings Back Ferris Bueller For Super Bowl Ad [VIDEO]
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.
A lawsuit has been filed against Carnival in Chicago
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!
Rick Santorum wins GOP debate, but still not considered a front-runner
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.
What Sends Almost 12,000 People to the ER Each Year?
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?
‘Dead of winter’ is upon us
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 will award $500 scholarship
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.











