By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Morris man was pronounced dead after being struck by a train in Morris. According to Grundy County Coroner John W. Callahan, his office and the Morris Police are investigation the incident that happened at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Callahan said preliminary findings indicate 20-year-old Zachary Leo Johnston was walking westbound on…… MORE
Protect yourself from West Nile
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Public Health Department reminds everyone to take steps to protect themselves from the West Nile virus. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Although no West Nile has been detected in Livingston…… MORE
Wind farm application denied
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Board met with an audience of hundreds awaiting for the vote of the fate of the Pleasant Ridge Wind Farm. After much explanation, the board voted 13-9, with two members absent, to accept the recommendation by the zoning board of appeals to deny the special use permit by…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Bobcats are no longer endangered, and a newly signed bill aims to curtail what some downstate lawmakers say is a rapidly growing population. Bobcats were endangered in Illinois from 1977 to 1999, but their numbers have recovered. Some worry a bobcat hunting season will endanger the animals once again. The measure…… MORE
Dogs, cats and cars, OH MY!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Humane Society is holding a Big M Mopar show behind Heller Ford in Pontiac Saturday from 10 to 4. Included in the event are 50/50 raffles, food vendors, goodie bags and more. The entry fee is $15 and net proceeds go to benefit the Livingston County Humane Society.… MORE
Christmas in July ends today
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Salvation Army’s Christmas in July event ends today. There is quite an inventory of Christmas items collected throughout the year, and each piece is 50 cents. Money raised through this sale goes into the general assistance program, which helps people with security deposits, utilities, rent assistance and sometimes, prescription…… MORE
Sign up your kids!
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center is offering a babysitter first aid, CPR and safety class Friday, July 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the first floor conference rooms three and four. The course is designed for boys and girls ages nine to 13 who are interested in…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In his first months on the job, Gov. Bruce Rauner presided over a ceremony to name the Illinois State Museum building for the late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon, and he’s also proposed closing the museum. A “facility closure hearing” convened by a legislative panel drew a roomful to the Capitol Monday.…… MORE
Flooding causes show delay
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Due to flooding in Chautauqua Park, the August performance by Vermillion Players has been pushed back a full week. City crews are working to remove flood waters and clean the pavilion and rather than take a chance the waters don’t recede before the original performance dates of One More Time: Another…… MORE
First installment due TODAY
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Today is the due date for the first installment of property taxes. Payments can be made at any area bank, by mail or in the Treasurer’s office at the Historic Courthouse in Pontiac. For further information, contact County Treasurer Barbara Sear’s office at 815-844-2306.… MORE
