By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Individuals wishing to pick up petition forms and collect signatures for the Independent Map Amendment initiative may do so here at the Livingston County Farm Bureau. Completed petitions also may be returned to the local office. IFB and the Livingston County Farm Bureau are working with the coalition to reach the…… MORE
Water company participates in river cleanup
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In September, Illinois American Water employees across the state are participating in the Company’s AmerICANs in Action Month of Service campaign. On Sept. 19, Illinois American Water Pontiac District employees came together to participate in the Vermillion River Cleanup. The event is organized by the Livingston County Environmental Association and sponsored…… MORE
Keep an eye on your license plates
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Monday that his office will suspend mailing out vehicle registration renewal reminder notices to the public due to the lack of a state budget. White noted that by suspending this service, which will save approximately $450,000 per month, his office will be able to…… MORE
MPBA player signs to Chicago Bulls
The Midwest Professional Basketball Association has signed a player to the NBA. The Chicago Bulls announced recently they have signed Darion “Jake” Anderson, who formerly played for the Gateway Steam, which is part of the MPBA. The Pontiac 66ers are a new expansion team for the MPBA and will be playing some of these big…… MORE
Topic of the morning: Will you regret your tattoos?
Tattoos can mean so many things to so many people – from what’s depicted on your skin to where you choose to have the tattoo placed. The one thing nearly everyone asks is “What will you think about this tattoo when you’re in your 80s?” According to an article I read, the response is a…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors? An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged into a hearing on a spending bill to say he’d been in talks with House members and the president of the Senate to initiate impeachment proceedings against Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rob Sherman, a Buffalo Grove-based…… MORE
PTHS girls golf Senior Night held
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Last night was Senior Night for the Pontiac girls golf team. Molly Ruddy, a 4-year player, lit it up with a 42. I’ve had the pleasure getting to know Molly over the years, and all I can say is what a great kid. Molly is always polite on and off the…… MORE
Order your lunch NOW to benefit fire department
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Fire Department is having a Fire Prevention Week Fundraiser next Monday. The event will include an Avanti’s five-inch gondola, chips, a drink and a dessert snack. Pontiac Fire Engineer Ryan Hanson said the event is benefitting a lot of the programs the fire department assists with. “The money that…… MORE
Volley for the Cure TONIGHT!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Flanagan-Cornell High School’s Volley for the Cure is happening tonight in Flanagan. Volleyball Coach Kari Harms and her senior captains were guests on a recent Community Forum and discussed some of the details of the event. “They put a lot of heart and soul into it. We do a lot of…… MORE
Annual coat collection happening NOW
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Salvation Army is collecting new and slightly used coats for kids through November 23rd. Collection barrels will be at St. James Hospital, Big R and the Pontiac Salvation Army. Adult coats will also be accepted and all will be given away beginning October 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.…… MORE
