Category Archives: Local News
Donations for ‘Cops and Kids’ accepted
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Sheriff's Department continues to accept donations for the annual Cops and Kids program.Sheriff's Detective Ryan Bohm was a guest on Community Forum with...
Nov 17, 2015
Water company names new operations vice president
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsIllinois American Water recently promoted Mike Smyth to Vice President of Operations.Smyth has most recently served as senior operations manager of field services and producti...
Nov 17, 2015
City approves purchase of building in disrepair
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac City Council met last night and discussed purchasing a building on Madison Street, along with moving forward with liquor licensing of the Eagle Performing Arts and...
Nov 17, 2015
Here’s what’s happening in the State of Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin supports closing the prison at Guantanamo Bay, but wants to see the legal rationale for President Obama doing so without going through Congress.There have been hints Obama will t...
Nov 16, 2015
Specialized courts created to help Veterans
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois Judges Association recognized Veterans Day as the time to reflect and honor our men and women in uniform. While most are strengthened by the military experience, ...
Nov 16, 2015
How to protect yourself from radon gas
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe US Environmental Protection Agency, American Lung Association and other partners recently announced a strategy for preventing 3,200 lung cancer deaths annually by 2020 thr...
Nov 16, 2015
Chatsworth medical office closed until Nov. 18
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe OSF Medical Group office in Chatsworth will be closed beginning today through Wednesday.Calls during business hours will be answered by the OSF Medical Group office in Cul...
Nov 12, 2015
“The Faces of LCCN” happening Tuesday
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Children's Network will host the 2015 Community Summit "The Faces of LCCN" Tuesday at the Pontiac Elks Lodge.The event begins at 5 with presentations beg...
Nov 12, 2015
Court user survey lends positive results
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Illinois Supreme Court recently announced the result of its court user survey conducted this past May.The survey was conducted May 21 in accordance with procedures outline...
Nov 12, 2015
2015 Athena Award winner announced
Tammy Johns (left) and Kathy McMillan from OSF By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsTammy Johns of Caterpillar Fuel Systems has been selected as the 2015 ATHENA Award recipient by the Pontiac Area Chamber of...
Nov 12, 2015
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