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Livingston Workforce Services Has Grant Money Available

Livingston Workforce Services Has Grant Money Available

The Grundy Livingston Kankakee workforce board has made 320,000 dollars available to Livingston Workforce Services for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The money will be used to cover the costs associated with obtaining a certificate or degree that will prepare applicants for employment in one of several growing job fields. GED testing, college tuition,…MORE

July Art Show Continues at the Arts Center

July Art Show Continues at the Arts Center

The July gallery show for the Greater Livingston County Arts Council continues at the Arts Center until the end of the month. Artist Pam Beeson creates images using a technique called “composite photography.” The images on display are digitally created from portions of digital photographs taken at locations throughout the country. The work can be…MORE

July Brings New Cases of COVID-19 to Livingston County

July Brings New Cases of COVID-19 to Livingston County

A young woman in her 20s is one of the latest cases of COVID-19 infection diagnosed in Livingston County. Erin Fogarty, Health Education and Marketing Director for the Livingston County Health Department, says that the state notified county officials about the case on Friday (7/17). The woman is recovering in isolation. Other cases were reported…MORE

LCHD: No New Coronavirus Cases

LCHD: No New Coronavirus Cases

By WJEZ Staff The most recent release from the Livingston County Health Department contained no new cases of COVID-19 in Livingston County, so health officials gave an update on testing numbers. The Livingston County Health Department says as of Wednesday (4/15), there are 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus. 199 people have been tested in the…MORE

Another COVID-19 Case in Livingston County

Another COVID-19 Case in Livingston County

By Neil Doyle Health officials in Livingston County on Monday reported one new case of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 17. The Livingston County Health Department said the patient is a man in his 30s who is recovering at home in isolation. The LCHD has received 172 COVID-19 test results and 155 have been…MORE

Livingston County COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Change

Livingston County COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Change

By WJEZ News Staff Another positive COVID-19 test in Livingston County bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 16. Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the new case on Saturday. The individual is a female in her 60s who is recovering at home in isolation. As of Saturday, Livingston County has received…MORE

More Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed

More Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed

By Neil Doyle Four more Livingston County residents have tested positvie for COVID-19, bringing the county total to 15. The Livingston County Health Department says the patients include woman in her 40s, a woman in her 60s, and a man in his 50s. They are all recovering at home in isolation. The LCHD says the…MORE

New COVID-19 Case Identified in Livingston County

New COVID-19 Case Identified in Livingston County

By Neil Doyle Livingston County health officials on Wednesday announced one new case of COVID-19, bringing the county total to 11. The patient is a woman in her 50s recovering at home in isolation, according to the LCHD. As of Wednesday, the LCHD has received 111 COVID-19 test results and 100 have been negative. Meanwhile,…MORE

Conference Call Scheduled to Discuss Grants for Small Business Stabilization

Conference Call Scheduled to Discuss Grants for Small Business Stabilization

By Todd Wineburner Grants for small businesses are available through the State of Illinois, and a conference call with information about the program is available for Livingston County residents. In a recent interview with WJEZ, Pontiac Mayor Bill Alvey said the call is set for Thursday morning (4/9) at 10. To participate in the call,…MORE