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County Residents 65 and Older Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine

County Residents 65 and Older Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine

By Todd Wineburner According to the Livingston County Health Department, area residents who qualify for COVID-19 vaccinations can register now for upcoming clinics. The state is currently in Phase 1B of vaccination distribution, and the health department is prioritizing county residents 65 years of age or older. Clinics have already been conducted in the area…MORE

COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases in Latest Report

COVID-19 Update: 17 New Cases in Latest Report

By Todd Wineburner The latest report from the Livingston County Health Department says 17 new cases were reported on Tuesday. All of the latest infections were found in county residents rather than Pontiac Correctional Center inmates. That brings the county’s active case total to 164. There have been 65 fatalities in the county related to…MORE

Community Forum: Key Questions in Social Security

Community Forum: Key Questions in Social Security

Jack Myers from the Social Security Administration talks with Todd Wineburner about Medicare Open Enrollment (going on now), and about having a representative to help you interact with Social Security. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE

42 New COVID-19 Cases Reported as Mitigations Change

42 New COVID-19 Cases Reported as Mitigations Change

By Todd Wineburner Livingston County is one of several Illinois counties seeing a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions, but reports of new infections continue. The Livingston County Health Department reports that 42 new cases were documented between January 23rd and 25th, bringing the county’s active case total to 165. The fatality rate remains at 65 and…MORE

Livingston County Moves to Phase 4

Livingston County Moves to Phase 4

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is reporting the county’s move into Phase 4 of COVID-19 mitigations. 28 other counties were included in the transition as well based on data collected on a number of factors. A complete overview of Phase 4 can be found at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic…MORE

COVID-19 Update: Last Week Ends with 2 Deaths, 89 New Cases

COVID-19 Update: Last Week Ends with 2 Deaths, 89 New Cases

By Todd Wineburner As last week ended, there were 89 new cases of COVID-19 infection reported–two at Pontiac Correctional Center and the rest in the communities of Livingston County. Last week also saw the fatality count increase by 2 as well. That brings the number of active cases in the county to 236. 65 people…MORE

Community Forum: Barickman Displeased with Law Enforcement Bill

Community Forum: Barickman Displeased with Law Enforcement Bill

State Senator Jason Barickman talks with Todd Wineburner about the lame duck session of the Illinois General Assembly. Law Enforcement reforms moved to the governor’s desk but Barickman says the bill is plagued by problems. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.MORE