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Illinois scientifically negotiates with Iran’s nuclear program
Negotiations with Iran's nuclear program needs a scientific component that only an Illinois congressman has.U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Naperville) said his background as a physicist with a Ph.D in scien...
Jun 12, 2015
Tie vote causes continued Wind Farm discussion
A tie vote in the motion to deny the Pleasant Ridge Wind Farm special use permit application at last night's Livingston County Board meeting caused some confusion in the well-attended meeting.Board Ch...
Jun 12, 2015
Johns, Kimpling elected state FFA officers
Two Livingston County FFA members were elected state officers yesterday during their state convention in Springfield.Jordan Johns of Pontiac was named the new state treasurer. She said she is looking ...
Jun 12, 2015
Munz Scholarship winners announced
The sixth annual Brian J. Munz Scholarship was awarded at a recent Fairbury City Council meeting, which gave six students $800 to put toward their education.The scholarship is in memory of Munz, a fir...
Jun 12, 2015
Humane Society celebrating milestone
THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL DOG WALK THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH FROM 11AM TO 2PM TO CELEBRATE THEIR 17TH YEAR. HUMANE SOCIETY PLEDGE FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SHELT...
Jun 10, 2015
Yesterday’s Safety Camp a success
The Livingston County 4-H Park was filled with children participating in the Summer Safety Camp yesterday.The Camp provided interactive and fun stations, which taught lessons on being safe at home, ne...
Jun 10, 2015
New Coroner Training Board gains House approval of legislation
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsA new Coroner Training Board in Illinois has been created after gaining House approval of legislation. The bill sponsor, State Representative Dan Brady whom won the approval un...
Jun 09, 2015
Trade Promotion authority in high hopes for a ‘yes’ vote
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsAs the trade promotion authority comes up for a vote this month, farmers hope the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House supports it.Trade promotion authority means the administ...
Jun 09, 2015
Gun tracing helps reduce violence in Illinois
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ NewsThe number of Illinois police departments that trace guns used in crimes is on the rise.Police can now submit the make, model and serial number of a gun confiscated at the scen...
Jun 09, 2015
Districts wait on Springfield for budgets
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe District 90 Board of Education met last night and discussed some of the finances for the district, especially the wait time for the school funding from Springfield.Superin...
Jun 09, 2015
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