By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The District 90 Board of Education met last night and was given some good news pertaining to the budget. Superintendent Jon Kilgore presented a positive budget, but noted that there were still some variables he was waiting on. “Our categorical payments, which are special education payments and transportation payments, which are…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News District 6 State Police is releasing more information about the fatal shooting in Long Point Sunday. According to a press release, 58-year-old David C. Slayton of Streator was arrested and is being held at the LaSalle County Jail. He will be arraigned today. His arrest stems from a domestic situation that…… MORE
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says state legislators and the governor shouldn’t expect him or other members of Illinois’ congressional delegation to get stalled budget talks moving. Durbin cautioned against going into the current fiscal year without a budget. Without placing blame on either Democratic legislative leaders or Gov. Bruce Rauner, he’s hoping for an…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News School starts in Pontiac next week and both districts are helping to ready students return. Class lists will be posted at Lincoln, Washington and Central Schools beginning today. Pontiac Junior High will be open for schedule pick-up this today and tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. All of District #429…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News After recording 13.1 miles of running for himself as a part of the Minonk team for the St. Jude Run a week ago, Livingston County State’s Attorney Seth Uphoff reported the team more than met its original goal. Uphoff said they not only met their goal, but exceeded it, and credits…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Today is a big day for Pontiac’s Amm family, as a posthumous Purple Heart will be awarded for the service of one of their family members. Roger Amm was a guest on Community Forum with Todd Wineburner last Friday. He explained through the research that went into the documentary about his…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Flanagan-Cornell Falcons had their season opener against Lowpoint Washburn Saturday. In the first game, Elise Kane had two singles, Regan Reed and Kaleigh White each had a single and an RBI. Devin Snow doubled and Hannah Dunahee and Faith Wiechman each singled. Elise Kane took the loss, striking out nine…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Taste of Dwight is happening this Sunday from noon to 8 at Dwight’s Renfrew Park. This is the second year for this annual event and Janice Lauritzen, executive director of the Dwight Economic Alliance, said everything about Dwight will be showcased during this event. “We have several of our…… MORE
A new law extending the statute of limitations on rape kit testing helps the backlog of kits, but it doesn’t solve all the issues surrounding sexual assaults. The 10-year statute of limitations on rape and sexual assault will now begin when the rape kit is tested, instead of when the crime is reported. A long…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Fall preschool screenings are underway for children birth through five years of age throughout Livingston County. Screenings continue in Cullom at the Lutheran Church Monday. Call 383-0820 for an appointment. Wednesday, screenings will take place at Woodland School. Call 672-2909 for an appointment. Screenings also continue the 14th and 17th at…… MORE
