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St. Paul golf outing Sunday

St. Paul golf outing Sunday

St. PAUL GRADE SCHOOL IS HOLDING ITS ANNUAL MIKE MOYEMONT-JULI SULLIVAN MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH FROM 8:30AM TO 3PM AT WOLF CREEK GOLF COURSE IN CAYUGA. COST IS $55 PER GOLFER REGISTERED IN ADVANCE, WHICH INCLUDES A CHANCE TO WIN TONS OF GREAT PRIZES. CALL 815-674-4088 TO SCHEDULE YOUR TEE TIME.MORE

Humane Society celebrating milestone

Humane Society celebrating milestone

THE LIVINGSTON COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY IS HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL DOG WALK THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 13TH FROM 11AM TO 2PM TO CELEBRATE THEIR 17TH YEAR. HUMANE SOCIETY PLEDGE FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SHELTER.MORE

Yesterday’s Safety Camp a success

Yesterday’s Safety Camp a success

The Livingston County 4-H Park was filled with children participating in the Summer Safety Camp yesterday. The Camp provided interactive and fun stations, which taught lessons on being safe at home, near water and in the sun. Livingston County Farm Bureau Manager Jody Hughes said children were moving from station to station, enjoying the day.…MORE

New Coroner Training Board gains House approval of legislation

New Coroner Training Board gains House approval of legislation

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News A new Coroner Training Board in Illinois has been created after gaining House approval of legislation. The bill sponsor, State Representative Dan Brady whom won the approval unanimously. After returning to the Senate for concurrence, Brady’s Senate Bill 663 now advances to the Governor’s desk for his signature. “The role of…MORE

Trade Promotion authority in high hopes for a ‘yes’ vote

Trade Promotion authority in high hopes for a ‘yes’ vote

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News As the trade promotion authority comes up for a vote this month, farmers hope the Illinois delegation in the U.S. House supports it. Trade promotion authority means the administration can negotiate trade deals, and Congress can vote yes or no on those agreements, but not offer amendments. It’s already been approved…MORE

Gun tracing helps reduce violence in Illinois

Gun tracing helps reduce violence in Illinois

By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News The number of Illinois police departments that trace guns used in crimes is on the rise. Police can now submit the make, model and serial number of a gun confiscated at the scene of a crime to the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to find out where and…MORE

Districts wait on Springfield for budgets

Districts wait on Springfield for budgets

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The District 90 Board of Education met last night and discussed some of the finances for the district, especially the wait time for the school funding from Springfield. Superintendent Jon Kilgore said many decisions need to be made 60 to 45 days before the end of the school year. Now, a…MORE

Hit-and-run being investigated

Hit-and-run being investigated

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A hit-and-run was reported Friday morning, and Pontiac Police are searching for the vehicle and driver involved in the incident. According to the police report, officers responded to the Best Western on Route 116 in Pontiac, after a person reported his vehicle had been hit in the overnight hours. Officers observed…MORE

Torch Run kicks off this week

Torch Run kicks off this week

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News This week kicks off the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics Illinois, culminating with the opening ceremonies of the summer games in Bloomington-Normal Friday. Local bicyclists, comprised of law enforcement from throughout Livingston County, will arrive Thursday afternoon. They will join a parade of local athletes in downtown Pontiac…MORE

“Anything Goes” Begins Thursday

“Anything Goes” Begins Thursday

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Vermillion Players will be starting their season with Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes,” beginning Thursday and running through Sunday. Director Tom Ramseyer said the cast and crew have come together to put forth a great production. “Our cast for the show is comprised of about 35, maybe a few more people,…MORE