Category Archives: Local News

The measles virus/WJEZ file photoBy Todd WineburnerPublic health officials in Livingston County say the measles hasn't been reported in the county or the surrounding area. Concerns began to emerg...

US Senator Dick Durbin/Photo courtesy of Senator Durbin's officeby John Gregory–Illinois Radio NewsThere are as many seven new cases of the measles in Illinois.Along with the five babies in...

More than $50 million will go back into Illinois’ pension systems thanks to a settlement with a credit rating agency.  Standard and Poor’s is paying out $1.4 billion nationally over c...

By Todd WineburnerCongested traffic near Lincoln School should be relieved by a street upgrade that’s slated for later this year. At the latest Pontiac City Council meeting, City Engineer Brian ...

Although it won't exactly be the Blizzard of 2015, Central Illinois is expecting to get a substantial amount of snowfall this afternoon, mainly before 3pm.  If you are traveling today, pleas...

Governor Bruce Rauner during a campaign appearance in Livingston County/Photo by WJEZ staffBy John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is criticizing state employees fo...

106th Legislative District Representative Tom Bennett/Photo courtesy of Mr.Bennett's officeby Liz HartogState Representative Tom Bennett’s district offices in Watseka and Pontiac are up and...

By Todd WineburnerAs Livingston County continues to deal with the aftermath of the weekend snow, more concrete numbers are appearing. One trained weather spotter reported Livingston County snow accumu...

The Measles Virus/WJEZ file photoBy Jim Anderson–Illinois Radio NewsIllinois has its first confirmed case of the measles this year. The individual in suburban Cook County became sick in mid...

Governor Bruce Rauner on his inauguration day/WJEZ file photoBy Mike Spaulding and Dave Dahl–Illinois Radio NewsGov. Bruce Rauner says one of his priorities for his first year in office will be ...