Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsA special symposium, sponsored by the Greater Economic Development Council, is scheduled for later this morning at the Pontiac Caterpillar plant.Adam Dontz, CEO of the GLCEDC,...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsWishbone, a popular salad dressing, is currently experiencing a voluntary recall of its ranch variety.The dressing, which is sold in 24-ounce bottles, is being recalled after ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Rec Center will be home to the Livingston County Adaptive Recreation Family Swim Party Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.Taylor Baxter, parks and rec supervisor, said the e...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Sheriff's Department is unveiling a new website.Sheriff Tony Childress said this was a dream he had long before he was elected sheriff. He said it only m...

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsGov. Bruce Rauner signed the bill to pay for public elementary, secondary, and early childhood education.The bill will increase K-12 education funding for the 2015-2016 Fiscal ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe 10th annual Let's Buzz the Gut Cruise Night is slated for Saturday from 4 to 9 in downtown Dwight.This event is sponsored by the Dwight Economic Alliance.Classic cars, 80s...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsFor the past two months, WJEZ has been featuring the Livingston County's Most Wanted on our Facebook and website.Sheriff Tony Childress explained the criteria looked at when c...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsEven though Saturday is National HIV Testing Day, the Livingston County Health Department isn't directly recognizing the day.Linda Rhodes, health education director for the he...

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsGov. Bruce Rauner has a search and rescue team ready for deployment to assist local responders after a couple fierce storms and tornadoes ripped through some Northern Illinois ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe OSF Medical Group office in Streator is moving.The new office will open July 1 at 2377 North Bloomington Street, Suite B in the Kroger plaza.The current office on Bridge S...