By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Fairbury Woman’s Club named Carol Hoffman the 2015 Citizen of the Year winner. Carol Ely, treasurer for the club, said Hoffman is a cancer survivor and is known for her help with cancer patients and many other things. “She’s active in her church and she’s a retired teacher. She’s a…… MORE
Organic farm tour scheduled
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A tour of Janie’s Farm, located in Iroquois County, is being planned for June 26 from 9:30 to 1. Janie’s Farm is a 2300 acre organic produce farm in several different levels of organic certification. During the tour, participants will discuss topics including managing the transition to organic, marketing, crop rotation,…… MORE
Flood safety tips
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With much of this part of the state dealing with heavy rainfall in the past week, tips are being passed along to help people deal with the potential of flooding. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources remind residents that flooding may…… MORE
Two Pontiac men charged with felonies
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Two Pontiac men were arrested Tuesday on various charges, including burglary. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, officers were called to Donnelley’s either late Sunday or early Monday. Two vehicles had the windows broken and a pistol was taken from one. During the investigation, Lester Salvatore and Robert Campbell were…… MORE
Chicago Celebrates Legendary Basketball Duo
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Last night in the Windy City we talked basketball with the Judson Twins. Phil and Paul Judson are the two biggest names in Illinois basketball. They won the 1952 State Championship, as they beat the mighty Quincy team. The tiny school of Hebron, with a enrollment of 98 kids and 10…… MORE
Rain brings more mosquitoes to Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News CHAMPAIGN – Illinois can expect more mosquitoes thanks to the persistent rain around the state. The recent rain will help certain types of mosquitoes breed, but not the kind which carry the West Nile virus. University of Illinois entomologist Phil Nixon said it’s a common misconception that rain and floods mean…… MORE
Tickets to the Stanley Cup celebration are a popular thing in Chicago.
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Blackhawks fans crashed the Ticketmaster website yesterday in the online crush to get the limited number of free tickets to today’s Blackhawks Stanley Cup celebration at Soldier Field. The roughly 62-thousand tickets disappeared within minutes to those who could get through. Almost immediately, ads offering to sell tickets showed up on…… MORE
Bloomington man arrested on multiple charges
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested on charges of aggravated battery of a pregnant woman. 33-year-old Jeremy Coleman is also charged with unlawful restraint and domestic battery with a prior conviction.Coleman was arrested for numerous interactions with a woman who is six months pregnant. Court records say Coleman grabbed…… MORE
Rauner and Democratic Lawmakers Play Out Differently This Week
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The battle between Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner will be playing out through T.V. ads this week. The ads, purchased by Rauner’s campaign committee, began airing yesterday across the state, specifically targeting House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago). State Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (D-Chicago), who is the House majority leader, doesn’t…… MORE
LCCSU Starts Parent Empowerment Group
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Special Services Unit has helped start the Parent Empowerment Group. Caryl McCoy, program supervisor for the LCCSU, said the group is made up of parents of disabled children looking for networking and socialization for both them and their families. She said there is a need in the county…… MORE
