By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 4-H Aerospace Special Interest Club, geared toward children ages eight and older, is set to begin June 22. Students will learn the basics of aerospace, building their own rocket and an opportunity to launch that rocket. Classes will be from 1 to 3 June 22 through 27 at the University…… MORE
Kohlmeier Run Planned for Saturday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Casey J. Kohlmeier Memorial Foundation is hosting its first annual 5K Run/Walk tomorrow morning in downtown Pontiac. Check-in for the race begins at 6:30 a.m. in the parking lot across from the Law and Justice Center. Kohlmeier’s mother, Keri Jo Schmidt, said she started this foundation to raise awareness of…… MORE
Wind Farm Decision Passed to Board
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Agriculture, Zoning and Emergency Services Committee of the Livingston County Board met last night to discuss the fate of the Pleasant Ridge Wind Farm. The Zoning Board of Appeals, who has conducted dozens of hearings throughout the past several months, made a decision earlier this week to make a recommendation…… MORE
OSF OnCall Now Available
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Beginning earlier this week, OSF HealthCare is offering OSF OnCall, 24/7 online access to medical care. This program is described as ideal for minor complaints, as patients with more serious issues will be referred to either an OSF PromptCare or emergency department. Advantages to the program include the lack of appointments…… MORE
LCHA Goes Smoke Free
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Livingston County Housing Authority properties have become 100 percent smoke free as of June 1. According to a press release from the Livingston County Public Health Department, the major factors contributing to this decision came from the wish to protect people and property. From second hand smoke and helping people kick…… MORE
New Laws Protecting Pets
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois lawmakers have sent Governor Bruce Rauner legislation that would make leaving pets outside in extreme hot or cold weather punishable with jail time and fines. Livingston County already had an ordinance in place protecting pets in those situations. Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Hardyman, who is also head warden for the county’s…… MORE
Pontiac Baseball Team Makes PTHS History
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports A packed place last night as Pontiac lost to Metamora 7-1 in the first round of the IHSA 3A Baseball Sectional. Pictured above is the box score from the game. Pontiac’s season comes to an end with a 24-13 record on the year. 24 wins for Pontiac ties for second most wins of…… MORE
Progress at Eagle Theater
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News For the past year, the Eagle Theater has been given a serious makeover. The theater opened in 1940 and sat 500. It closed in the 1990s and has been home to other non-theater businesses ever since, standing empty for the past few years. Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell has spent a lot…… MORE
New Program Brings Out the Inner Farmer in Military Veterans
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The Illinois Department of agriculture has a new program called Homegrown by Heroes, which aims to help military veterans pursue careers in farming and agriculture. Richard Guebert Jr., president of the Illinois Farm Bureau, said the initiative will include a variety of programs that pair veterans with volunteer organizations and experienced…… MORE
Sheriff, Jail and License Committee Hears Fleet, Animal Control Update
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Animal Control and the sheriff’s fleet updates dominated last night’s Sheriff, Jail and License Committee of the Livingston County Board. With Animal Control coming under the responsibilities of the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Tony Childress said the entire program has done an about face since May 1 of last year. “I think…… MORE
