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Hospital improvements highlighted

Hospital improvements highlighted

The Pontiac Kiwanis Club met Wednesday afternoon and heard about many of the positive improvements for health and wellness that are being implemented at OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center.MORE

RSVP for WE Live’s “Girl Talk”

RSVP for WE Live’s “Girl Talk”

Women Empowered Livingston County, or WE Live is holding its third event, “Girl Talk,” Wednesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Pontiac First United Methodist Church.MORE

New Amtrak depot opens for travelers

New Amtrak depot opens for travelers

Pontiac’s new Amtrak train depot, located just south of the old one, had its grand opening and ribbon cutting Monday morning, but opened for travelers early Tuesday.MORE

Breakfast on the Farm Saturday

Breakfast on the Farm Saturday

The Livingston County Farm Bureau is holding its annual “Breakfast on the Farm” Saturday from 7-10 at Kilgus Farmstead in Fairbury.MORE

Get your tickets for Cash for a Cure

Get your tickets for Cash for a Cure

The Cash for a Cure, benefitting the American Cancer Society of Livingston County, is happening June 24th at Cherry Red Roasters in Dwight, and there are a limited number of tickets available, so now is the time to reserve yours for a chance to win up to $5,000.MORE

United Way continues to work toward goal

United Way continues to work toward goal

While the United Way of Livingston County is about $6,000 short of its goal, there are ways to donate outside of typical fundraisers or dropping money off at the office.MORE

Legislator voices frustration on lack of budget

Legislator voices frustration on lack of budget

With legislators leaving Springfield last week without a budget, leading to overtime sessions later this summer, many are voicing continued frustrations, including State Representative Tom Bennett.MORE