By Neil Doyle The Illinois Lottery announced Wednesday a gas station in Saunemin sold a $400,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket. The ticket was purchased Tuesday at the Marathon gas station, located at 17970 N. 2700 East Road. The winning ticket matched all five numbers – 4 – 13 – 14- 23- 37. The Marathon…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Taiwan has made a $2.2 billion commitment to purchase Illinois corn and soybeans over the next two years. “Illinois corn and soybean producers have cultivated a world-class industry with customers in all parts of the world, and this $2.2 billion commitment is a testament to their…… MORE
Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle CHATSWORTH – Livingston County Coroner Danny Watson has identified a man involved in a fatal crash over the weekend. Nicholas Vanover, 18, of Strawn, was pronounced dead at 3:09 p.m. Sunday after his car crashed near 3550 East and 500 North Road, just south of…… MORE
By WJEZ staff At the latest Pontiac City Council meeting, representatives of the Farnsworth Group talked about the realities of a proposed bike path system for Pontiac. The proposal presented to the council includes a system of several different paths, covering a distance of just over 29 miles. The cost of the project as proposed…… MORE
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State Senator Jason Barickman/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle State Senator Jason Barickman wants more research done on vaping and e-cigarette products, but he doesn’t think the industry should be completely banned. Barickman says he has concerns with the vaping industry, in particular, targeting minors to use their products. “I think we can look at…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Livingston County Board Chair Bob Young has announced that he’s stepping down, and a search to fill his seat is in progress. Young represents District 2, and Interim Chair Kathy Arbogast will make an appointment to the empty seat at the board’s Oct. 17 meeting. Those interested in applying must be a…… MORE
The fire in downtown Pontiac on Saturday morning did extensive damage to Wright’s warehouse and Duffy Ambulance Service/Photo courtesy of Cathi Coppinger By Neil Doyle Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that destroyed two buildings in Downtown Pontiac over the weekend. State Fire Marshal spokesperson JC Fultz said the investigation…… MORE
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and you can help raise awareness and funds to fight this terrible disease. Join WJEZ at the annual St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer Saturday, September 21st. The event will be at Eastview Christian Church (1500 North Airport Rd.) in Normal. The money raised will benefit the kids of…… MORE
