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Some of the recommendations in a report spurred on by Illinois' governor to reform the state's criminal justice system can be implemented by the executive without lawmakers getting involved. Governor ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe largest series of education-related events in US history will be held the week of January 24 during National School Choice Week.The goal of the events, which are independe...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe latest ice storm in left trees in tatters in Livingston County.Kelly Allsup, University of Illinois Horticulture Educator, has tips for caring for those damaged trees.Alls...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith more home fires happening during the winter months, the American Red Cross is giving people home fire preparedness tips.The American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign is a nat...

 The now former chairman of the McLean County Board is pleading not guilty to the wire fraud charges which led to his resignation.A day after resigning the post he had held since 2007, Matt Soren...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Eureka College admissions office will hold a Discovery Day for prospective students and their families at 9 a.m. on Jan. 23.Discovery Days are held multiple times a year a...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Public Health Department is continuing to hold wellness health clinics.Linda Rhodes, health education and marketing director for the health department sa...

Friday's back and forth between Governor Bruce Rauner and the state's largest public employees union could be the first step in a government shutdown. An impasse hasn't been declared but the governor'...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWith the temperatures predicted to be well below freezing in the coming days, there are several steps you can take to prepare your home.Some of those tips include insulate wal...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsJanuary is National Blood Donor Month and donors are encouraged during this slow donation time after the holidays.According to the American Red Cross, busy holiday schedules l...