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The Pontiac Chamber is Open for Business

The Pontiac Chamber is Open for Business

Cathi Coppinger, Director of the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with Todd Wineburner about what’s going on at the chamber during these difficult times. The Community Forum on WJEZ airs each weekday morning at 6:50.  MORE

County COVID-19 Cases Now Total 427

County COVID-19 Cases Now Total 427

By Todd Wineburner The latest figures indicate that 427 Livingston County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 infection. Most of those are considered recovered, but 41 cases remain active with 3 individuals under hospital care. Six Livingston County residents have died from the virus or related health issues. More information on COVID-19 infection rates, testing…MORE

Livingston County Voters Can Choose the Way They Vote

Livingston County Voters Can Choose the Way They Vote

Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching joined Todd Wineburner on the Community Forum to talk about the many ways people can cast their ballots even in 2020. The Community Forum on WJEZ airs weekday mornings at 6:50.  MORE

Longer Operating Hours for Livingston County COVID-19 Testing Announced

Longer Operating Hours for Livingston County COVID-19 Testing Announced

By Todd Wineburner Starting today (9/28), Livingston County residents will have greater access to COVID-19 testing. OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center and the Livingston County Health Department launched a joint venture earlier this month to provide drive-thru COVID-19 testing, and now they’re announcing more hours of operation to make the service even more…MORE

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

By Todd Wineburner As of 9/24, Livingston County has 384 total cases of COVID-19 infection. According to the Livingston County Health Department, the latest figures show 7 new cases reported in the county and 9 new cases diagnosed at Pontiac Correctional Center. All of the latest patients are recovering in isolation. To date, 384 positive…MORE

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled Today at SOCU in Pontiac

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled Today at SOCU in Pontiac

By Todd Wineburner The Livingston County Health Department is teaming up with SOCU and the Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce for a drive-through flu shot clinic at SOCU’s Pontiac branch today from 11 to 1. Private Insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid will be billed for the shot, so have ID and your insurance card with you.…MORE

Join “Jesse’s Ride” To Help Veterans and 1st Responders

Join “Jesse’s Ride” To Help Veterans and 1st Responders

By Todd Wineburner About seven years ago, Pastor Carlin Ours lost his son, Jesse, to the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder–PTSD. Jesse’s condition was brought on by his service in Iraq as an Army infantry soldier and his parents decided to pay tribute to their son by creating an event designed to help those facing…MORE