Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports I don’t know how many times I’ve heard that he’s a can’t-miss prospect in the major leagues; but Kris Bryant for the Cubs is exactly that. The kid even hit two more home runs last night, helping my Cubbies beat the Dodgers. Before Bryant was even brought up to the big show, Adidas had…… MORE
Bloodmobile coming Wednesday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Donors will be welcomed Wednesday at the monthly Pontiac Bloodmobile. With summer months upon us, the need for blood rises and Dixie Vogel, chairperson of the Bloodmobile, reminds people of the importance of donating blood. “We expect it to be at the hospital if we ever need it,” Vogel said. “It’s…… MORE
Varna man charged with three counts of murder
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Varna man was arrested over the weekend and charged with three counts of murder Monday morning in LaSalle County. According to a press release from the Oglesby Police Department, Bradley M. French was arrested after an investigation into the stabbing death of a 38-year-old male in Oglesby. The weapon used…… MORE
Don’t throw away those new voter registration cards!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Livingston County will be receiving new voter registration cards in their mailboxes throughout the next week and Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching advises voters to return those new cards if there are any changes. Masching said it’s important for those cards to be returned with corrections, if possible, because it will…… MORE
Livingston County’s Most Wanted
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In cooperation with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police, WJEZ is publishing the Livingston County’s Most Wanted on our website and Facebook page at the end of every month. Visit wjez.com or facebook.com/989wjez for mug shots and a description of the charges. If you have any information about any of those individuals,…… MORE
‘Mob action’ nets three weekend arrests
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police arrested three Blackstone residents over the weekend on battery and mob action charges. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, a group of people congregated in the 1200 block of Nixon Drive late Saturday night after learning of a family member’s altercation earlier in the day. Upon arrival,…… MORE
Livingston County’s Most Wanted June 2015
If you know the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please contact the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department at 815-844-2774 or LivCom at 815-842-0911.… MORE
Keep an eye out for waterway closures amid widespread flooding
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced several waterway closures throughout the state due to the heavy rains it has been experiencing. The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Illinois River to recreational boat traffic from approximately Havana to Chillicothe. Other closures can be found at their website at dnr.illinois.gov/closures.… MORE
A couple chances left to hear “Music of the Civil War”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A performance of “Music of the Civil War” is scheduled for Friday, June 26. The performance will take place at the Stelle-Agner exhibit at the museum complex located at the corner of Main and Howard streets in Pontiac. History will come alive, showing the hardships, pain, sorrow, grief and strength expressed…… MORE
Still time to sign up for Watershed Project Tour
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Indian Creek Watershed Project Tour is planned for Thursday, July 16, beginning at 12:15 p.m. The day starts out with registration at the Fairbury First Baptist Church. Other events will include a field tour, panel discussion, presentations and dinner. The event is free but registration before July 9 is required…… MORE
