By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News I had the opportunity to sit down with State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) to talk about the state’s future plans as we try to hash out a budget for the new fiscal year. State Representative Tom Bennett said the state of Illinois is not where it needs to be and…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With Independence Day being one of the deadliest holidays when it comes to drunken driving, measures are being taken to make it safer for everyone. The Illinois Department of Transportation, along with state and local police, are joining forces with “Drive Sober or get Pulled Over.” This initiative began June 22…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Three people were injured in a car accident late Wednesday night. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police, 16-year-old Seth Mehrkens was driving a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am in rural Pontiac, when he failed to negotiate a small jog in the road and struck a culvert. His car rolled several times…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The City of Pontiac is taking steps to remedy unregistered and inoperable vehicles from the streets. Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said they are keeping in compliance with state laws and the city ordinance when it comes to those vehicles. “Generally, how that process would work is if we notice one,…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News A lot has been happening down in Springfield. For starters, The state’s new fiscal year has begun without a budget in place, and the stalemate between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers seems no closer to a resolution. Legislators yesterday considered a one-month, two-billion-dollar budget, but Rauner has already indicated he…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ Veterans receiving an Honorable or General under Honorable Conditions discharge from the military are now able to get “veteran” designation on their drivers’ licenses. That designation will ensure military veterans living in Illinois receive the services and benefits for which they are entitled, including healthcare, education and employment assistance. This designation will…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Chenoa kicks off its Fourth of July Celebration with a day full of events Friday. A pork chop meal and ice cream social begins at 5 p.m. and will lead into the annual street dance, which begins at 8. Saturday’s festivities include the flea market and car and motorcycle chow in…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Governor Bruce Rauner spent the last day of the fiscal year visiting state agencies in Springfield and Chicago, trying to reassure employees they’ll get paid. Rauner told Illinois Emergency Management Agency employees in Springfield that they do valuable work. Rauner said, “We in our administration are working for you. I want…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With blood and platelet donations typically declining during the summer months, the American Red Cross is looking for people to take time and donate. Holiday parties and vacations often contribute to seasonal blood shortages, and at the same time, more accidents, and the ARC is looking to make sure blood is…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News With budget talks continuing in Springfield, the fate of many local programs hangs in the balance. Susan Real, executive director for the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, was a guest on Community Forum with Todd Wineburner recently. She described the funding landscape, which continues to be a challenge for…… MORE
