By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way Celebration was held Thursday night, and the organization was able to share some exciting news with its board and donors. Deb Howard, executive director of the United Way of Livingston County, said they had not made their goal in a few years, but this year, Caterpillar stepped in…… MORE
Kohlmeier Honored Friday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A crowd gathered Friday morning on Route 23 at Interstate 55 for the dedication ceremony naming the stretch between the exits 197 and 201 in honor of Pontiac Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier. Kohlmeier and his K9 partner, Draco, were killed by a drunk driver Oct. 30, 2013, while he was parked…… MORE
Inside the 2015 IBCA Hall of Fame Banquet
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports They are simply the best. Coach Henson, his wife, Mary Henson and Coach Coomes were awesome at the 43rd Annual Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Banquet the other night. It was an evening filled with cheers and tears. The Great Chuck Rolinski, whom we lost last year, was honored…… MORE
Local Golfer Commemorates His Mother at the Pontiac Elks
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Pontiac Elks is a great place to play golf , any day. Hole number 2, especially, has always been one of my favorite par 4’s to play, but now it’s even more special. Bob Rosenbaum has been one of the top golfers in the area for years. Sadly, Bob lost his…… MORE
Pontiac Baseball Team Wins Again
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Pontiac Indians beat the Olympia Spartans on the road 7-2 in a Thursday afternoon contest. Christian Schuler was the star of the game, pitching all 7 innings to pick up the win for the Indians. Levi Ransom was 2-3 at the plate, driving in 1. Pontiac is now 9-1 in…… MORE
Livingston County Probation and Court Services Names Employee of the Year
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Officer Heidi Zeidenstein of the Livingston County Probation and Court Services, was recently named the 2014 Employee of the Year by Director Michael Shaughnessy. Zeidenstein, who is the first recipient of the award, has served with the department for nearly 15 years. She has also been recognized by local judiciary and…… MORE
LIFE Center Moving Locations
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The LIFE Center for Independent Living is making a move and will be closed Monday. This organization, whose mission is to advance equality and integration of all persons with disabilities, will be moving right next door from its current location – from 318 W. Madison Street to 320 W. Madison Street.…… MORE
Road Construction Begins Around Dwight
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News If you plan to travel on Interstate 55 around Dwight in the near future, you may need to leave home a little earlier to make up for the construction that is set to begin Monday. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the two projects will consist of pavement removal and…… MORE
Rinker Named Chief Medical Officer
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center recently appointed Dr. John M. Rinker as its new chief medical officer. Rinker is board certified in internal medicine. He joined the OSF Medical Group in August 2012. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and his medical degree from the University…… MORE
Tom Bennett Reflects on Prison Tour
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Representative Tom Bennett took his first tour of the Pontiac Correctional Center Monday with several fellow lawmakers. Bennett, who admitted he’d never seen the inside of the prison, said beforehand that he wanted to keep an open mind and learn from the tour. Shortly after finishing, he stopped by the WJEZ…… MORE
