It’s day eight of the new fiscal year and there’s still no budget in place. The House will be in session later this week, but before they vote on a Senate-passed one-month budget measure, members of the Executive Committee will take up the bill. Senate Bill 2040 passed the Senate with the necessary votes last…… MORE
RSVP for “Women Caring for the Land”
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Women who own or manage farmland in Illinois are invited to participate in a free conservation discussion and field tour July 16 in Fairbury. The group, “Women Caring for the Land,” will gather at the First Baptist Church of Fairbury for registration at 8:30 with the meeting beginning at 9. Included…… MORE
Chamber planning 2017 milestone
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating 100 years in the community in 2017 and are looking for people to help plan events for the milestone. Richard Burbridge, president and CEO of the chamber, is extending an invitation to people interested in putting their heads together and creating a…… MORE
Train derailment injures two
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A train derailment late Monday night caused injuries to two rail workers. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police, the Union Pacific train consisting of 105 cars and three engines weighing 13,934 tons was traveling approximately five miles per hour as it left the Prairie Central Co-Op elevator at Route 66…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Once the U.S. and Cuba begin trading in earnest, Illinois wants to be first in line. Adam Nielsen of the Illinois Farm Bureau said a contingent which visited Cuba three years ago brought back positive feedback about our crops. However, Cuba finds the U.S.-imposed restrictions not worth the bother and turns…… MORE
Sewer issues discussed
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council met last night and addressed the ongoing issues with the Henry Street sewer. With the heavy rains the area has been experiencing lately, the sewer system along that street has been experiencing problems with overflow. Mayor Bob Russell explained the steps the city will be taking to…… MORE
WOW Wednesday tomorrow
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Another WOW Wednesday is happening in downtown Pontiac tomorrow night from 5 to 8. A group of businesses will stay open late until 8 and more than 20 vendors will be parked around the courthouse square as a part of “Junk in the Trunk.” This event is being hosted by the…… MORE
Pontiac man nets several charges
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A Pontiac man was arrested over the weekend on several felony and misdemeanor charges. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, 18-year-old Randall Jarrett was arrested shortly after 11 Saturday night after a call came in about a person trying to start a fight with neighbors in the 500 block of…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
Illinois is honoring the nine victims of last month’s shooting at a historic black church. The Illinois Senate this week approved a resolution designating June 17th as the Emanuel AME Day of Remembrance. Senator Donne Trotter of Chicago sponsored the resolution in honor of his friend and fraternity brother, the Reverend Clementa Pinckney, and the…… MORE
Pontiac officer celebrates milestone
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police Department is celebrating 25 years of service with one of its valued officers. Corporal Jeff Muir marked his anniversary July 1. A lifelong resident of Livingston County, Muir began his career in law enforcement at the county jail. He has worked his way through the ranks at…… MORE
