County appoints new assessor

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Board met last night and approved the new supervisor of assessments. Chairman Marty Fannin said Michelle Renken will be succeeding Duane Kiesewetter when he retires in December. In other business, the board approved the Ag and Zoning and Emergency Services could pursue an advisory referendum to find out…MORE

United Way kicks off with a BANG

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way kickoff happened yesterday morning at the Pontiac Elks Lodge, drawing donors and board members for a breakfast with peers. Speakers for the day included longtime Advance Drive chairpeople Mike and Dee Ingles, chairman Gary Bressner and special guest speaker of the day, Jim Drengwitz. Bressner said the there…MORE

Indian Showdown SATURDAY!

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 12th Annual Indian Showdown is happening Saturday and 15 high school marching bands will be converging on PTHS’s Williamson Field. Not only will there be performances, but there will also be performance clinics throughout the day. Local schools taking part in the event include Fieldcrest, Prairie Central and Streator. It…MORE

College announces mumps outbreak

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The McLean County Public Health Department declared a mumps outbreak at the Heartland Community College campus in Normal Wednesday. Four cases on campus have been confirmed and letters are being sent to all students, faculty, and staff who have been identified as close contacts to the individuals with mumps. Mumps is…MORE

Bochy on Peavy, win

9/16/15: Bruce Bochy discusses Jake Peavy’s pitching and hitting, Ehire Adrianza’s confidence and the bullpen saving the gameMORE