By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, 73, entered a plea of not guilty today at his first court appearance since he was indicted two weeks ago. He was in court for 20 minutes at the federal courthouse in Chicago. His lawyer, Thomas C. Green, entered the plea on his behalf. The…… MORE
LIHEAP suspension worries many
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Governor Bruce Rauner announced the suspension of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This will leave senior citizens, people with disabilities and families with children without vital utilities such as refrigerated food, gas or electricity to cook, turn on lights, wash clothes, take a warm shower or heat/cool their…… MORE
Illinois crops report in ‘excellent’ condition
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Illinois corn and soybeans are moving right along, with about three-quarters of the crop in good or excellent condition. State statistician Mark Schleusener, of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, says 96 percent of the corn and 77 percent of the soybeans have emerged. “Topsoil moistures are now rated 2 percent…… MORE
St. Paul golf outing Sunday
St. PAUL GRADE SCHOOL IS HOLDING ITS ANNUAL MIKE MOYEMONT-JULI SULLIVAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH FROM 8:30AM TO 3PM AT WOLF CREEK GOLF COURSE IN CAYUGA. COST IS $55 PER GOLFER REGISTERED IN ADVANCE, WHICH INCLUDES A CHANCE TO WIN TONS OF GREAT PRIZES. CALL 815-674-4088 TO SCHEDULE YOUR TEE TIME.… MORE
Humane Society celebrating milestone
THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL DOG WALK THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH FROM 11AM TO 2PM TO CELEBRATE THEIR 17TH YEAR. HUMANE SOCIETY PLEDGE FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SHELTER.… MORE
Yesterday’s Safety Camp a success
The Livingston County 4-H Park was filled with children participating in the Summer Safety Camp yesterday. The Camp provided interactive and fun stations, which taught lessons on being safe at home, near water and in the sun. Livingston County Farm Bureau Manager Jody Hughes said children were moving from station to station, enjoying the day.…… MORE
New Coroner Training Board gains House approval of legislation
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News A new Coroner Training Board in Illinois has been created after gaining House approval of legislation. The bill sponsor, State Representative Dan Brady whom won the approval unanimously. After returning to the Senate for concurrence, Brady’s Senate Bill 663 now advances to the Governor’s desk for his signature. “The role of…… MORE
Trade Promotion authority in high hopes for a ‘yes’ vote
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News As the trade promotion authority comes up for a vote this month, farmers hope the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House supports it. Trade promotion authority means the administration can negotiate trade deals, and Congress can vote yes or no on those agreements, but not offer amendments. It’s already been approved…… MORE
Gun tracing helps reduce violence in Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The number of Illinois police departments that trace guns used in crimes is on the rise. Police can now submit the make, model and serial number of a gun confiscated at the scene of a crime to the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to find out where and…… MORE
Districts wait on Springfield for budgets
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The District 90 Board of Education met last night and discussed some of the finances for the district, especially the wait time for the school funding from Springfield. Superintendent Jon Kilgore said many decisions need to be made 60 to 45 days before the end of the school year. Now, a…… MORE
