Jodi Martin, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County, talks with Todd Wineburner about sports programs, general membership, and new programs at Prairie Central. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
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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
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
Community Forum: Pontiac Mayor Bill Alvey Talks About the Sales Tax Proposal and About the Elks
Pontiac Mayor Bill Alvey talks with Todd Wineburner about a sales tax proposal that will go before voters later this spring, and about the city’s involvement with the Pontiac Elks Club and Golf Course. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
COVID-19 Update: 20 New Infections Reported Wednesday
By Todd Wineburner The latest report from the Livingston County Health Department shows one new COVID-19 patient at the Pontiac Correctional Center as well as 19 others living in the county. That brings the number of active cases in the area to 206. Fatalities from the pandemic remain at 63. Appointments for drive-through COVID-19 testing…… MORE
Community Forum: There Are Pets Ready for Adoption at the Humane Society. Is One of Them Your Next Pet?
Lydia Ward from the Livingston County Humane Society talks with Todd Wineburner about the pet of the week and more. The Community Forum is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
COVID-19 Update: 64 New Cases Reported
By Todd Wineburner Coronavirus infection rates in Livingston County are showing no signs of slowing down as the latest report shows 64 new cases. The Livingston County Health Department says that raises the number of active cases in the area to 198. 3,653 people have been diagnosed with the disease and the majority have completed…… MORE
Community Forum: State Representative Tom Bennett
State Representative Tom Bennett talks with Todd Wineburner about the lame duck session and about a particular piece of legislation that’s prompting debate. The Community Forum on WJEZ is sponsored by K & S Ford in Fairbury.… MORE
COVID-19: Last Week Ended with 49 New Cases
By Todd Wineburner 49 new positive COVID-19 tests were reported to the Livingston County Health Department last week, raising the county’s total to 3,589. Most of the people who’ve tested positive for the virus have completed their isolation and are considered recovered, but there are still 239 active cases. 63 people have lost their lives…… MORE
Community Forum: District 90 Working to Expand Opportunities Through Technology
Jon Kilgore, Superintendent of Pontiac’s District 90, talks with Todd Wineburner about the school calendar and about using school resources to make sure that all students are fully connected to learning resources.… MORE
