Retiring Illinois Auditor General William Holland makes a habit of not issuing news releases or even talking to the media. But, some habits get broken. The Illinois News Broadcasters Association named Holland “Illinoisan of the Year” as voted on by past presidents. He says the Illinois legislature should pick someone to replace him who’s…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Mid-Central Community Action’s Neville House in Bloomington was recently chosen to participate in Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Challenge. Through the challenge at PurplePurse.com, each participating organization can raise program funds and encourage public donations. The Purple Purse Challenge is meant to raise awareness in domestic violence, which affects 1 in 4…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News It’s deer season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is extending some suggestions to help keep drivers and deer safe from accidents. Dough Dufford, Wildlife Disease and Invasive Species Program Manager with the IDNR, said this is the time deer are on the move, whether it’s because farmers are in…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Beginning today, Johnson Automotive in Fairbury will be collecting gently used coats for kids. The collection period will run through December 31st. The coats can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Johnson Automotive is located at 601…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports One of the greatest games of the year is the homecoming game. This year the Pontiac Indians will play a much improved Eureka football team. Pontiac is coming off a tough loss against Central Catholic, but I promise you they will be ready for this one Friday night. The ball game…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Individuals wishing to pick up petition forms and collect signatures for the Independent Map Amendment initiative may do so here at the Livingston County Farm Bureau. Completed petitions also may be returned to the local office. IFB and the Livingston County Farm Bureau are working with the coalition to reach the…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In September, Illinois American Water employees across the state are participating in the Company’s AmerICANs in Action Month of Service campaign. On Sept. 19, Illinois American Water Pontiac District employees came together to participate in the Vermillion River Cleanup. The event is organized by the Livingston County Environmental Association and sponsored…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Monday that his office will suspend mailing out vehicle registration renewal reminder notices to the public due to the lack of a state budget. White noted that by suspending this service, which will save approximately $450,000 per month, his office will be able to…… MORE
The Midwest Professional Basketball Association has signed a player to the NBA. The Chicago Bulls announced recently they have signed Darion “Jake” Anderson, who formerly played for the Gateway Steam, which is part of the MPBA. The Pontiac 66ers are a new expansion team for the MPBA and will be playing some of these big…… MORE
Could Illinois impeach its second out of three governors? An Illinois House committee heard from a surprise witness who barged into a hearing on a spending bill to say he’d been in talks with House members and the president of the Senate to initiate impeachment proceedings against Gov. Bruce Rauner. Rob Sherman, a Buffalo Grove-based…… MORE
