By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With the second month without a state budget, area agencies who depend on that budget to serve residents with specialized services are asking people to reach out to elected officials to take immediate action on the budget. United Way Executive Director Deb Howard said nonprofit organizations are the backbone for the…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports Pictures say a thousand words. Last night on the back of the boat as we fire for a muskie, I snapped this beautiful shot of Lake Carroll and the Lake. There is nothing more relaxing looking up into the sky and getting caught up in human nature. Now if I could…… MORE
US Senator Dick Durbin is saying efforts to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood are misguided. Several defunding measures have been brought up by members of Congress since an anti-abortion group called the Center for Medical Progress began releasing footage supposedly showing Planned Parenthood officials negotiating sales of fetal tissue from abortions. Durbin was…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, Aug. 20 in Saunemin in celebration of a $1.5 million investment in Saunemin’s water system. Illinois American Water’s Pontiac district completed the project, which includes enhanced water treatment technology, as well as new storage tanks to address water quality and reliability needs. It also…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Police is bringing the residents of the county a list of wanted persons. The names, pictures and offenses for which the people are wanted can be found at livingstoncountysheriff.com, by clicking the dropdown menu “sheriff’s office” at the top of the page, then click “wanted persons.”… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac City Council met last night and discussed potential traffic resolutions around Lincoln School. District #429 Superintendent Brian Dukes brought suggestions to the council, one of which included making Main Street between South and Reynolds streets one-way and eliminating parking during a certain time frame during school hours. Pontiac Mayor…… MORE
Addison Masching, Emma Crowley and Reagan Krause Midland Magic 02 became the first National Champs for the Midland Magic Program. The Magic 02 team won the 12U ASA Northern National in St. Joseph, Mo. During the summer, this group of girls beat every 12U team they played. They played a combination of 14U and…… MORE
Despite a long-term extension of highway funding being among the top priorities for Congress in July, federal lawmakers could only pass a three-month stopgap bill before the August recess. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) notes his chamber did pass a six-year funding plan on Thursday, which marks the 34th time Congress has passed only…… MORE
The Senate is scheduled to reconvene in Springfield on Tuesday, as Illinois enters the second month of the new fiscal year without a balanced state budget. State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is hopeful legislation will be on the agenda to reject a cost-of-living pay increase for Illinois legislators. House Bill 576 was approved by House…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The annual Red Fez Shrine Club Kids Day was met with warm, breezy weather Sunday and many children ready to play games. Shrine Club member Dale Campbell said considering all the prizes were gone, goodies from the cakewalk were gone and all the raffle items were ready to go, he considered…… MORE
