By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News An appeals court ruled late last week the comptroller’s office can continue to pay state workers even without a budget. Governor Bruce Rauner said he can’t support the one-month budget lawmakers approved last week. He said House Speaker Mike Madigan is trying to force the governor to back a tax increase.…… MORE
Fair events: Day 2
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 85th annual Livingston County Ag and 4H Fair continues today with plenty of things for people to check out during the day. The swine show and rabbit show begin early, with cake and cookie decorating following later in the morning. Magic Matt is making his return, as are the Log…… MORE
Special ceremony attended by 50 cyclists Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors Cycle Across Illinois stopped at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department for not only a break, but a special ceremony recognizing a former county deputy who died in the line of duty. Sheriff Tony Childress retold the story of how Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Haney died…… MORE
Pontiac nets three arrests Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police nabbed three Champaign/Urbana men Saturday on several charges. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, Daniel Grady and Rickie King of Champaign and Germel Butler of Urbana, were taken into custody near the intersection of Water and Ladd streets Saturday evening after a backseat passenger was holding the…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The state’s unemployment rate falls below 6 percent for the first time since 2008. Despite the rate falling to 5.9 percent, the state lost 7,500 jobs in the same month. Evelina Loescher, labor market information director for the Illinois Department of Employment Security, says the labor force has been shrinking for…… MORE
Football 101: A Crash Course for Women
WJBC, WBNQ and B104 along with Illinois State University present Football 101: A Crash Course for Women. Football 101 is FREE and will be held Monday, August 3rd at the Hancock Stadium Club Lounge from 6-8pm.… MORE
Schedule your child’s school physical TODAY
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News School starts soon, and the Livingston County Public Health Department is now taking appointments for school and sports physicals. These spots are by appointment only and will take place every Monday, beginning today, through August 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 815-844-7174 to make an appointment.… MORE
Fair begins today!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Ag Fair and 4H Show begins this morning through Thursday. Carnival rides, horse shows and a monster truck show will take place alongside the projects people have entered for judging throughout the week. The popular Ag Olympics and the crowning of the 4H King and Queen will happen…… MORE
Uniform honors war hero
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center acquired a new uniform last week – one that has much local significance. The uniform of Colonel Robert Edwards was donated to the museum by his sister-in-law, Virginia Bradshaw. Edwards and his wife were murdered in their home January 21, 1983, and…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Governor Bruce Rauner signed Executive Order 15-16 yesterday to remove a layer of government bureaucracy in hiring civil-service positions and to protect the hiring process from unlawful political influence. Governor Rauner requested Illinois Central Management Services and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget to review this system and they…… MORE
