By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Teenagers all across the United States who plan on going to prom this year are expected to spend in the neighborhood of $1,000 on the big night, with about one-third of that amount going toward the “promposal.” The promposal, an elaborate invitation to the big dance, is becoming a regular event,…… MORE
Livingston County Board Meeting Rescheduled for Thursday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News After a couple hundred angry protesters showed up to the Livingston County Board meeting last week, causing it to be postponed and relocated to a larger venue, the agenda item they were all waiting to discuss has been removed from the agenda until further notice. In speaking with Board Chairman Marty…… MORE
Senator Barickman Holds Youth Advisory Day in Springfield
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Students from all over Central Illinois, and locally, Woodland, Pontiac and El Paso-Gridley high schools, recently had the chance to visit Springfield and take part in Senator Jason Barickman’s Youth Advisory Day. This annual programs takes place in the district during the fall and in Springfield in the spring, and area…… MORE
Pair Arrested for Retail Theft by Pontiac Police
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Pontiac Police arrested a pair for felony retail theft and one gentleman for aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, Tracy Simpson, 48, and Chantel Short, 39, both of Pontiac, were arrested at Pontiac Walmart on charges of stealing $510 in miscellaneous grocery items…… MORE
Livingston County Proactive Unit Executes Search Warrant
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News An ongoing investigation led the Livingston County Proactive Unit and the Streator Emergency Response Team to execute a search warrant on a residence in Streator on April 9, where they seized several drugs, including methadone, suboxone, zolpidem and cannabis, as well as drug paraphernalia. According to Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress,…… MORE
Pontiac City Council Sees Light Agenda
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council had a light agenda last night with a handful of requests considered. Debbie Warren requested the 1100 through 1300 block have reserved parking May 2, as a wedding would be taking place at the Truth Tabernacle and she was concerned the parking lot wouldn’t be sufficient. Aldermen…… MORE
Livingston County Board Meeting Rescheduled
Last week’s Livingston County Board meeting, which had to be rescheduled due to the influx of attendees, has been set for Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Pontiac Township High School gymnasium. The agenda can be found at www.livingstoncountyil.gov.… MORE
Pontiac High School Student Recepient of Ag Scholarship
By: Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News PONTIAC – Amy Wyant of Odell is a recipient of the 2015 First Choice Agriculture Scholarship from 1st Farm Credit Services. Wyant, a senior at Pontiac Township High School, is the daughter of Sean and Tracey Wyant. She has been active in 4-H and FFA. According to a press release from…… MORE
District 429 School Board Meeting Discusses Budget Plans
Dale Larkin is congratulated by District 429 Board President, StacyShrewsbury as he steps down after 10 years on the District 429 School Board – Photo by WJEZ staff Todd Wineburner/WJEZ News PONTIAC — State cuts to General State Aid will cost Pontiac’s District 429 just over 100-thousand dollars this school year. Co-Superintendent Dale Adams said after…… MORE
Indians Put Up A Fight Against Bradley-Bourbonnais
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports PONTIAC — The Pontiac Indian baseball team lost to Bradley-Bourbonnais 10-4 on Saturday. Last year, Bradley had 3 Division-1 recruits and this year they’re loaded again with great talent. Bradley broke the game wide open in the first inning, scoring 9 runs. Rattling the bats for the Indians were Seth Cunningham with a hit, Levi…… MORE
