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By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith many schools and universities declaring this time of year Spring Break, Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress is giving tips to help children and youth stay safe.Some ...

Nicholas Taylor, left, and Jeff Franklin. By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Police Department is announcing the promotion of Jeff Franklin to the rank of detective.Pontiac Police Major Dan Dav...

We like to talk about all sorts of surveys on Jock Jibberish, and the one we are addressing today is one from the website Thrillist that just ranked the top pizza topping as basil. Yes, basil.Of the 2...

By Cathi Coppinger“Consumer Reports” posted a list of the top four things to buy in March, because they’re cheaper now than any other time of year. And if you enjoy large quantities ...

Gov. Bruce Rauner and the director of the state's Department of Children and Family Services are pushing for reforms aimed at improving care for at-risk youth.At a news conference Monday, Gov. Rauner ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County War Museum - Dal Estes Education Center is the new home of a special uniform.A US Navy cocked hat, which dates back to 1920, is now on display in the mus...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWhile many see the times the State of Illinois is experiencing as a darker era, one State Senator says he feels it is just a matter of time before the state comes back around....

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsMarch is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and the county is experiencing a decrease in colon cancer cases.Linda Rhodes, Health Education and Marketing Director for the Livingston...

By Cathi CoppingerYou've heard of the term “broken heart”, well, turns out it is a real thing. If something terrible happens, your heart can actually swell up, which can cause chest pains ...

 Though there's still no full budget for the current fiscal year, the Secretary of State's office continues to spend — sparingly.Before the end of 2015, lawmakers passed a bill containing $...