By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department made two arrests on Tuesday after an ongoing investigation. The Livingston County Proactive Unit made a traffic stop and Ladd and Howard streets in Pontiac, which resulted in the discovery of 663 grams of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and cash, which were seized as evidence. As a…… MORE
County feeling the sting of no State budget
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Board met last night and addressed a situation caused by the state’s inability to pass a budget. The Motor Fuel Tax is money the county highway department gets from the state that funds a large portion of the work it does. Chairman Marty Fannin explained the loan that…… MORE
Eagle knocks drone out of sky
Eagle in flight picks fight with drone. CNN’s Jeanne Moos has the best videos of animals attacking drones.… MORE
Cuba celebrates US embassy re-opening
It is a historic day in Cuba. The U.S. embassy is reopening its doors in Havana. CNN’s Patrick Oppmann reports.… MORE
Mississippi couple arrested for supporting ISIS
A Mississippi couple faces terrorism charges after Feds say the pair planned to join ISIS. CNN’s Pamela Brown reports.… MORE
Blasts rocks northern Chinese city of Tianjin
A series of apparently industrial explosions shook China, chocking the sky with smoke and fire. CNN’s Will Ripley is on the scene, where windows of buildings were blown out.… MORE
Former President Carter: Cancer has spread
Former President Jimmy Carter says that after recent surgery to have a “small mass” removed from his liver, cancer has now spread to other parts of his body.… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Democrats are accusing Gov. Bruce Rauner of overstepping his authority on cuts to child care, supplemental Medicaid payments, and ambulance services. The cuts come in the form of emergency rules at state agencies, such as raising eligibility requirements for the child care assistance program. The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules didn’t have the three-fifths vote…… MORE
Stay safe while children are returning to school
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With school starting all over the county in coming weeks, drivers are urged to be aware of returning students, whether on bicycles, on foot or on school buses. Mark Jontry, regional superintendent of schools for Livingston, McLean, DeWitt and Logan counties, said it’s important to follow the rules when they see…… MORE
Water company taking grant applications
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois American Water is accepting applications for its 2015 Firefighter Grant Program. Through this program, the company provides financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in its service areas. The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Fire departments-districts are eligible for one grant per calendar year. Only uniformed professional and…… MORE
