By Todd Wineburner/WJEZ The Illinois State Police at District 6 in Pontiac report that a rear-end collision was responsible for the traffic tie-up on Interstate 55 last night. (See photos below). According to the official report, last night at about 5:55 a Plymouth Breeze was headed north on Interstate 55 near mile marker 171…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Senator Mark Kirk has been a busy man. A bill in Congress aims to do Illinois lawmakers did last year: phase out household products with plastic microbeads. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is one of the co-sponsors of the Senate version of the legislation. He says he’s concerned about the 46,000…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Color Run scheduled for Saturday, July 25th during Pontiac Parks and Recreation’s Parkapalooza has been postponed. P.R.O.U.D. is considering alternative dates in September or October and will contact the runners and sponsors as soon as more information becomes available. Refunds will be returned to sponsors and runners to the address…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac District 90 Board of Education met last night and discussed where their budgeting is at this time, while waiting on Springfield for final numbers. Superintendent Jon Kilgore said they’re still looking for improvements, but they’re still making progress. “What we don’t know, which is frustrating, are the categorical payments,”…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News This week is Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week. Members of the community are encouraged to join together during this week to honor those who make our communities a safer place to live. Livingston County is served by 9 probation officers who are supported by four professional support staff. For additional…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News “Let it Go,” a benefit for Zoey Coughlin, is happening this Saturday from 4 to 11 at the Gardner American Legion. This benefit is for the 17-month-old who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma this past April. She will have chemotherapy, radiation, multiple surgeries and a bone marrow transplant. Tickets are…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In June 2015, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) conducted compliance checks around the state and visited 324 businesses licensed to sell liquor. They cited 43 for violations of liquor control laws. Eighty-seven percent of the licensees visited complied with Illinois liquor laws and refused to serve underage customers. This…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Ag Fair and 4H Show is set to begin a week from today. Old favorites, as well as new activities will grace the 4H Park from Monday through Thursday. Dustin Smith, vice president of the 4H Fair Board, was a guest on Community Forum with Todd Wineburner recently.…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Relay for Live of Livingston County is a couple weeks away, and organizers are excited for some of the changes this year’s event is making. This year, Relay will be a one-day event on August 8 at Pontiac Township High School, beginning with a pancake and sausage breakfast at 7 a.m.…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The downtown quarterly forum is gathering at the Pontiac City Council Chambers Thursday, July 23, at 5:15. These meetings are comprised of people from local businesses and organizations, as well as community leaders and residents. WOW Wednesdays was created by this group at its last meeting after discussing parking and downtown…… MORE
