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What is the Mental Health Board?
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Mental Health Board meets monthly and puts together budgets from tax levy money, but what exactly does that entail?Executive Director Chris Myers explain...
Cumulus Media Apr 09, 2018

Drug Court kicks off in Livingston County
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsDrug Court had been historically hotly debated in Livingston County over the past several years, but with the work those supporters of the specialized court, it is now a reali...
Cumulus Media Apr 09, 2018

Your morning look at sports
Pontiac’s baseball and softball games were postponed on Thursday because of the weather. Woodland-Flanagan-Cornell softball cruised to a 17-0 win over Midland in five innings. Shea Moritz collec...
Cumulus Media Apr 06, 2018

Chamber’s upcoming community events
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Lunch and Learn and Issues and Eggs in the coming days, and there is still time to sign up to attend.Executive Director Mindi...
Cumulus Media Apr 06, 2018

Deadline looms for Vermillion Players scholarship
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsApplications are now being accepted for the 2018 Robert B McKenzie Scholarship from the Vermillion Players.Board member Liz Vincent explains why they offer this scholarship."V...
Cumulus Media Apr 06, 2018

Renovations beginning at OSF Streator facility
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsExterior renovations for OSF HealthCare Center for Health - Streator are set to begin Monday.According to a press release from OSF HealthCare, renovations are progressing ahea...
Cumulus Media Apr 06, 2018

Your morning look at sports
Pontiac’s tennis team defeated East Peoria 6-3, braving the cold at Illinois Central College on Wednesday. The Chicago Cubs were off. They are in Milwaukee tonight. Carlos Martinez pitched into ...
Cumulus Media Apr 05, 2018

Humane Society looking for volunteers, announces new hours
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Humane Society is looking for volunteers to take pets to visit residents at nursing and assisted living homes.Karen Gregory explains how they go about th...
Cumulus Media Apr 05, 2018

Meet Fairbury’s new Postmaster
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsFairbury's acting postmaster is now their Postmaster.Kayla Swallows began her career with the Fairbury Post Office in October 2014 as a part time clerk and worked her way up i...
Cumulus Media Apr 05, 2018

Reviewing open burning ordinances in the City of Pontiac
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith warmer weather coming soon, open burning ordinances will be a concern for the residents of Pontiac.Fire Chief Scott Runyon explains what people aren't allowed to burn."So...
Cumulus Media Apr 05, 2018