By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Two topics were discussed at a breakfast seminar in Springfield yesterday. Attorney Chrissie Peterson, with law firm Heyl, Royster, Volker, and Allen, was one of the presenters at the seminar hosted by Springfield-Area Chamber of Commerce, discussing medical marijuana and concealed guns in the workplace. Peterson said businesses have the rights…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A special symposium, sponsored by the Greater Economic Development Council, is scheduled for later this morning at the Pontiac Caterpillar plant. Adam Dontz, CEO of the GLCEDC, said this event is full of female leadership speakers on “How Being Different Makes a Difference: Insights from Women.” “The Economic Development Council has…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Wishbone, a popular salad dressing, is currently experiencing a voluntary recall of its ranch variety. The dressing, which is sold in 24-ounce bottles, is being recalled after some of the product was accidentally mixed with its blue cheese variety. Blue cheese contains eggs, which can potentially cause allergic reactions to consumers…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Rec Center will be home to the Livingston County Adaptive Recreation Family Swim Party Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. Taylor Baxter, parks and rec supervisor, said the event is open to children and adults with disabilities along with their parents or caregivers. He said the event will include…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is unveiling a new website. Sheriff Tony Childress said this was a dream he had long before he was elected sheriff. He said it only makes sense his department would have a website with everything a person would need when it comes to jail, animal control…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the bill to pay for public elementary, secondary, and early childhood education. The bill will increase K-12 education funding for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year by about $244 million, early childhood education by $25 million. State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), one of the bill’s sponsors, said he…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The 10th annual Let’s Buzz the Gut Cruise Night is slated for Saturday from 4 to 9 in downtown Dwight. This event is sponsored by the Dwight Economic Alliance. Classic cars, 80s music by our very own Lane Lindstrom, food and vendor sales, demonstrations, contests and a 50/50 raffle will take…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News For the past two months, WJEZ has been featuring the Livingston County’s Most Wanted on our Facebook and website. Sheriff Tony Childress explained the criteria looked at when choosing the most wanted for the county. “We look at how long the person’s been wanted and how big the bond amount is,”…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Even though Saturday is National HIV Testing Day, the Livingston County Health Department isn’t directly recognizing the day. Linda Rhodes, health education director for the health department, said they don’t put as much emphasis in the day because they offer the same testing Monday through Thursday year-around. Rhodes said while HIV…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Gov. Bruce Rauner has a search and rescue team ready for deployment to assist local responders after a couple fierce storms and tornadoes ripped through some Northern Illinois counties. The 80-member team is known as Illinois Task Force 1. It’s the state’s urban search and rescue team specializing in training and…… MORE
