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
War Museum recognized by travelers
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center recently received accolades based on what visitors think of its attraction. TripAdvisor, a website that helps people plan getaways throughout the world, from flights to sightseeing to restaurants, awarded the museum with the Certificate of Excellence based on consistency in achieving outstanding traveler…… MORE
Children’s show opens with a ‘Bang Bang’ Wednesday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Vermillion Players Children’s Theatre will be presenting “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” beginning Wednesday at Chautauqua Park Pavilion in Pontiac. The musical is adapted from the 1968 Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes film, with music by the Sherman Brothers. One hundred and four children will bring the show to life with music…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News I had the opportunity to sit down with State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) to talk about the state’s future plans as we try to hash out a budget for the new fiscal year. State Representative Tom Bennett said the state of Illinois is not where it needs to be and…… MORE
Drive Sober or get Pulled Over
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With Independence Day being one of the deadliest holidays when it comes to drunken driving, measures are being taken to make it safer for everyone. The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local police, are joining forces with “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over.” This initiative began June 22…… MORE
Three injured in Wednesday accident
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Three people were injured in a car accident late Wednesday night. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police, 16-year-old Seth Mehrkens was driving a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am in rural Pontiac, when he failed to negotiate a small jog in the road and struck a culvert. His car rolled several times…… MORE
Move inoperable cars or risk tow
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The City of Pontiac is taking steps to remedy unregistered and inoperable vehicles from the streets. Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said they are keeping in compliance with state laws and the city ordinance when it comes to those vehicles. “Generally, how that process would work is if we notice one,…… MORE
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News A lot has been happening down in Springfield. For starters, The state’s new fiscal year has begun without a budget in place, and the stalemate between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers seems no closer to a resolution. Legislators yesterday considered a one-month, two-billion-dollar budget, but Rauner has already indicated he…… MORE
New IDs aid veterans
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ Veterans receiving an Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions discharge from the military are now able to get “veteran” designation on their drivers’ licenses. That designation will ensure military veterans living in Illinois receive the services and benefits for which they are entitled, including healthcare, education and employment assistance. This designation will…… MORE
Chenoa, Dwight 4th of July celebrations
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Chenoa kicks off its Fourth of July Celebration with a day full of events Friday. A pork chop meal and ice cream social begins at 5 p.m. and will lead into the annual street dance, which begins at 8. Saturday’s festivities include the flea market and car and motorcycle chow in…… MORE
