Category Archives: Local News
Suzie’s Brainstormers to hold Vendor and Craft Fair
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsSuzie's Brainstormers, an American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team from Pontiac will be holding its annual Craft and Vendor Fair from 11 to 3 Saturday, April 21, at St Paul...
Apr 12, 2018
Fellheimer to begin new role as Chief Judge
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsCircuit Judge Mark Fellheimer was recently elected to complete the term of a current 11th Circuit Chief Judge.According to a press release from Chief Judge Kevin Fitzgerald's ...
Apr 12, 2018
School funding from the State continues positive swing
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac District 90 Board of Education got an update on State funding at its most recent meeting.Superintendent Jon Kilgore said things are looking up, as compared to the ...
Apr 11, 2018
What is the Mental Health Board?
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Mental Health Board meets monthly and puts together budgets from tax levy money, but what exactly does that entail?Executive Director Chris Myers explain...
Apr 09, 2018
Drug Court kicks off in Livingston County
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsDrug Court had been historically hotly debated in Livingston County over the past several years, but with the work those supporters of the specialized court, it is now a reali...
Apr 09, 2018
Chamber’s upcoming community events
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Lunch and Learn and Issues and Eggs in the coming days, and there is still time to sign up to attend.Executive Director Mindi...
Apr 06, 2018
Deadline looms for Vermillion Players scholarship
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsApplications are now being accepted for the 2018 Robert B McKenzie Scholarship from the Vermillion Players.Board member Liz Vincent explains why they offer this scholarship."V...
Apr 06, 2018
Renovations beginning at OSF Streator facility
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsExterior renovations for OSF HealthCare Center for Health - Streator are set to begin Monday.According to a press release from OSF HealthCare, renovations are progressing ahea...
Apr 06, 2018
Humane Society looking for volunteers, announces new hours
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Humane Society is looking for volunteers to take pets to visit residents at nursing and assisted living homes.Karen Gregory explains how they go about th...
Apr 05, 2018
Meet Fairbury’s new Postmaster
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsFairbury's acting postmaster is now their Postmaster.Kayla Swallows began her career with the Fairbury Post Office in October 2014 as a part time clerk and worked her way up i...
Apr 05, 2018
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