By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Today, we as Americans observe Patriot Day, which is also known as the National Day of Service and Remembrance. This began in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, DC and when a plane…… MORE
The race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is officially still at two candidates, with one saying she’s not concerned about “splitting” the African-American vote with another potential challenger. Andrea Zopp is the only declared challenger to U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Hoffman Estates). Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin has opted not to run, and…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Grundy County has seen three deaths in the past 45 days that concern heroin, and the county’s coroner is doing what he can to be proactive about the situation. According to a press release, Coroner John W. Callahan said there had been three heroin overdoses, but the actual cause of death…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Illinois Harvest Dinner attracted farmers from around the state to an outdoor gathering north of Pontiac last night. Katie Pratt, who organized the event with Pontiac’s Mary Faber, said about 100 people attending the event to spread the word about bringing farmed goods to the table. “The Illinois Harvest Dinner…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Things seem to be looking up for schools in Illinois. Mark Jontry, Regional Superintendent of Schools for Livingston, McLean, DeWitt and Logan counties was a guest on a recent Community Forum and said the General Assembly came to an agreement on a k-12 education budget. “What that means for our school…… MORE
A hearing on how consent decrees and court orders are affecting the state’s still-absent budget turned into a blame game between the legislature and the governor. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s associate general counsel, Donovan Borvin, said Illinois would be better off financially by getting out of some of the 80 different consent decrees and court judgments…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council met last night and discussed several matters, including the purchase of carpet for several city buildings. Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell explained the carpeting would be replaced in the City Hall Community Room, the Pontiac Police Department and the Eagle Theater. The low bid, which was approved, came…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF and Hospital Sisters Health System announced Tuesday they have agreed to transition the healthcare services in Streator. Beginning as early as 2016, OSF Healthcare will take over services and plans are in the works to build a new outpatient center, which will include services such as imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, specialty…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police Department is now offering a new tool on their website to help residents keep informed on registered sex offenders in their area. Pontiac Police Detective Nick Taylor was a guest on a recent Community Forum, where he detailed what Offender Watch has to offer. “You have the ability…… MORE
The state’s transportation chief lays out what is—and isn’t—included in his vision for the future of transportation in Illinois. In the shorter term, Illinois Department of Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn favors implementing high-occupancy toll lanes in parts of Illinois, meaning you can be charged less in tolls for having more passengers in your car. What…… MORE
