Phil Fayne came up big down the stretch, scoring seven straight points in the final two minutes to lead Illinois State from behind for a 72-68 win over Missouri Valley Conference favorite Missouri State at Redbird Arena.… MORE
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Pontiac Rec looking to include cultural arts
As the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Department continues to add programs to its Rec Center, another completely new aspect of the organization is looking to grow.… MORE
Prosecutor continues to deal with drug dealers
The county’s drug problem is still very present, and on the flip side of the Safe Passage program at all police departments county-wide, Livingston County State’s Attorney Randy Yedinak said his department is really working on eliminating the source of the illegal drugs.… MORE
Farm Bureau offering several scholarships
The Livingston County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships are now available, including the Elite Scholarship and Ethel K. Hoerner Scholarship.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
In girls basketball – host Dwight took down Momence 51-35. Fieldcrest rolled to a 62-21 win over LeRoy. El Paso-Gridley fell to Eureka 68-46. … MORE
Learning about farming topics happening in 2018
Farmers and landowners came together Thursday at the Pontiac Elks to learn about changes coming in 2018 during the Winter Crop Seminar.… MORE
Snow day saves students from fire Wednesday in Forrest
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News All Prairie Central Schools were closed Wednesday due to extreme cold, and Superintendent Paula Crane considers that lucky, considering the upper elementary building in Forrest suffered from smoke damage from an early morning fire. There were only two custodians inside the building when they both noticed the smell of smoke before…… MORE
Chamber holding ‘Dine Around Town’ raffle
The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is currently selling raffle tickets all month long for the “Dine Around Town” raffle sweepstakes.… MORE
Your morning look at sports
The Fighting Illini couldn’t overcome an ice cold start, missing 18 of their first 19 shots, as they fall to Minnesota, 77-67. Illinois drops to 0-3 in the Big Ten, 10-6 overall. … MORE
‘Power of Prevention’ coming to OSF Saint James
A new program will be coming to OSF Saint James – John W. Albrecht Medical Center that may make a difference to those suffering with pre-diabetes.… MORE
