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Trade Promotion authority in high hopes for a ‘yes’ vote
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsAs 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 administ...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2015

Gun tracing helps reduce violence in Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsThe 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 scen...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2015

Districts wait on Springfield for budgets
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 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.Superin...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2015

Hit-and-run being investigated
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA hit-and-run was reported Friday morning, and Pontiac Police are searching for the vehicle and driver involved in the incident.According to the police report, officers respon...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2015

Torch Run kicks off this week
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThis week kicks off the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics Illinois, culminating with the opening ceremonies of the summer games in Bloomington-Normal Friday.L...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2015

Bill Handling Wrongful Convictions Sits on Gov. Rauner’s Desk
The question opponents should ask, said another lawmaker, is how Illinois can do a better job of convicting and imprisoning the correct people in the first place. (Photo from bettergov.org)By Haley Ko...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2015

“Anything Goes” Begins Thursday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Vermillion Players will be starting their season with Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," beginning Thursday and running through Sunday.Director Tom Ramseyer said the cast and ...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2015

LCHA Goes Smoke Free
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsLivingston 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...
Cumulus Media Jun 04, 2015

New Laws Protecting Pets
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIllinois 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.Livingst...
Cumulus Media Jun 04, 2015

Pontiac Baseball Team Makes PTHS History
By Mark Myre/WJEZ SportsA 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 s...
Cumulus Media Jun 04, 2015