Kinzinger Unimpressed with State of the Union Address

Congressman Adam Kinzinger released a statement after the State of the Union address, and he has little praise for the president. Read More

Livingston Area Career Center Director on WJEZ Podcasts Page

Director Tera Graves of the Livingston Area Career Center joins Tom Meredith and Todd Wineburner to talk about the Center and its work. Read More

Rutherford Proposes Budget Cuts in the Treasurer's Office

State Treasurer Dan Rutherford has called for fiscal responsibility from the General Assembly. Now he says he's leading by example, cutting his own office's budget. Read More

PTHS Board Meets--Some Routine Issues, Some Parent Concerns

The District 90 school board met last night in a meeting that featured some routine business, as well as some parent concerns. Read More

Quinn Says Minimum Wage Increase Will Improve Illinois Economy

Governor Pat Quinn is taking issue with his critics, saying a minimum wage increase is a good idea for the state. Read More

Pontiac Police Chief Says Mental Health Issues are High Priority for 2013

Police Chief Jim Woolford says mental health issues aren't political lip service--they're a very real concern for law enforcement. Read More

Lincoln's Birthday Means Office Closures

Some area government offices will be closed on Tuesday (2/12) to observe Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Read More

Area GOP Senators Vote No on Appropriations Bill

Two area state Senators opposed the 2.2 billion dollar appropriations bill that's on its way to the governor's desk. Read More

Chicago Group Reports a Hunger Strike at Pontiac Correctional Center

A group called the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression says it has reports that some Pontiac inmates are on a hunger strike. Read More

Area Lawmakers and State Officials Weigh In on State of the State

Republicans throughout the area were largely disappointed with the governor's efforts in the State of the State Address. Read More