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Sports Headlines for Thursday

Sports Headlines for Thursday

By Kevin Bessler Milwaukee Brewers 5 Chicago Cubs 1 The Brewers win the rubber game of the series to move within 1 game of the National League Central division lead.  The Cubs will be in Washington DC this afternoon to play a make-up game against the Nationals. Pittsburgh Pirates 4 St. Louis Cardinals 3 The…MORE

The Birth of Autotune on a One-Hit Wonder Wednesday

The Birth of Autotune on a One-Hit Wonder Wednesday

When a picture is altered to make the subject look better, we say it’s “photoshopped.” When a song goes through the same process, we say it’s “autotuned.” Where did all this digital trickery come from? Today’s one-hit wonder is part of the answer.  MORE

Food Assistance Available for More Families

Food Assistance Available for More Families

By the Illinois Radio Network More families in Illinois could be eligible for free and reduced school lunches. The USDA increased the eligibility to a family of four making up to $32,630 a year, or $650 more than last year. Reduced-price lunch is available for families making up to $46,400 a year, $1,000 more than last…MORE

Basketball Museum Still Planned for Pontiac

Basketball Museum Still Planned for Pontiac

By Katherine Murphy Hoops there it is – The proposed Basketball Museum of Illinois has no plans to “travel” out of Pontiac. Rumors have been dribbling out about a possible departure by the group but the Pontiac Daily Leader notes the statements are just that – nothing more than rumors. Bruce Firchau of the Illinois…MORE

Two Stories–One Song on Turntable Tuesday

Two Stories–One Song on Turntable Tuesday

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were both driving forces in the Rolling Stones. They both had a hand in today’s Turntable Tuesday, but it wasn’t really a collaboration.MORE

Immunizations at WJEZ

Immunizations at WJEZ

By Neil Doyle Flu season is quickly approaching and in an effort to help fight the illness WJEZ held their 3rd annual Immunization Clinic Monday morning. In partnership with the Livingston County Health Department the clinic helped to provide flu shots as well as several different vaccine options including pneumonia, TDaP, and the new shingles…MORE

Commercial Development Continues for Reynolds Street Property

Commercial Development Continues for Reynolds Street Property

By Neil Doyle The Pontiac City Council earlier this week approved a final plat of a subdivision to further the development of the Rittenhouse property on Reynolds Street in Pontiac. The council waived the preliminary plat at its meeting Monday night, as they followed the city’s zoning board recommendation.  The subdivision where the construction will…MORE