By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News In cooperation with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Police, WJEZ is publishing the Livingston County’s Most Wanted on our website and Facebook page at the end of every month. Visit wjez.com or facebook.com/989wjez for mug shots and a description of the charges. If you have any information about any of those individuals,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac Police arrested three Blackstone residents over the weekend on battery and mob action charges. According to Pontiac Police Major Dan Davis, a group of people congregated in the 1200 block of Nixon Drive late Saturday night after learning of a family member’s altercation earlier in the day. Upon arrival,…… MORE
If you know the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please contact the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department at 815-844-2774 or LivCom at 815-842-0911.… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced several waterway closures throughout the state due to the heavy rains it has been experiencing. The U.S. Coast Guard has closed the Illinois River to recreational boat traffic from approximately Havana to Chillicothe. Other closures can be found at their website at dnr.illinois.gov/closures.… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A performance of “Music of the Civil War” is scheduled for Friday, June 26. The performance will take place at the Stelle-Agner exhibit at the museum complex located at the corner of Main and Howard streets in Pontiac. History will come alive, showing the hardships, pain, sorrow, grief and strength expressed…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Indian Creek Watershed Project Tour is planned for Thursday, July 16, beginning at 12:15 p.m. The day starts out with registration at the Fairbury First Baptist Church. Other events will include a field tour, panel discussion, presentations and dinner. The event is free but registration before July 9 is required…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The organization raising money to renovate the Illinois governor’s mansion said the most pressing need is replacing the ailing roof on the 160-year-old building. In a news release, the Illinois Executive Mansion Association said it plans to release construction specifications to contractors interested in repairing the roof. Leaks from the roof…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says his opinion hasn’t changed on the “fast track” trade bill which will be considered by the Senate next week. President Obama favors this legislation, which gives him the authority to submit trade deals to Congress for an up-or-down vote without amendments. He sees it as…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Throughout his gubernatorial campaign, GOV. Bruce Rauner insisted he didn’t have a social agenda and was focused solely on Illinois’ deepening financial crisis. He’ll now be forced to stake out positions on a range of social issues thanks to the majority-Democrat General Assembly passing proposals this spring that would reduce penalties…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The veterans at the Livingston County War Museum-Dal Estes Education Center are sending out a plea for people in the community to help them bring William Shatner to Pontiac. Shatner, best known for his fame on the television 1960s television series Star Trek, is joining the Legion Riders on a trip…… MORE
