By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Operation Snowball, a program run by the Institute for Human Resources, was recognized as “Chapter of the Year” Thursday evening by the Operation Snowball of Illinois. Prevention Specialist Tiffany Yoder said this award shows what kind of work and effort these events held throughout the year take. “In these last…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Nursing homes across the state were told to cut their budgets by approximately 2.5 percent in 2013, but by the end of the budget process, the number rose to 16.7 percent. With Illinois ranking 49th in the country when it comes to Medicaid reimbursements, these cuts would make the state last…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News SPRINGFIELD – A sugary drink tax is still in the mix in Springfield, according to its supporters. This is a way to generate $900 million-$600 million from a one-cent per ounce tax on sugary drinks, and $300 million more in federal funds if half that money is allocated to Medicaid according…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The registration deadline is quickly approaching for the Summer Safety Camp for Kids, which will be held at the Livingston County 4-H Park from 9 to 2:30 on Tuesday, June 9. This event will teach children attending third through sixth grades in the fall a variety of safety pointers, from water…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Prairie Central FCCLA is holding its Lip Sync Contest tonight at Chenoa Elementary at 7. Jimmy Fallon’s Lip Sync Battles from the Tonight Show were an inspiration for the group’s fundraiser, which will help send 14 members to the National FCCLA Competition in Washington D.C. in July. The group has…… MORE
By Haley Kosik/WJEZ News Concussions for Illinois athletes now have health protocols the must follow and meet before returning to a sport due to a bill that has shed a light of safety on the issue. State Representative Christian Mitchell said kids who are coming in with concussions into the emergency room are 10 to…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Farmers’ Share Breakfast will be at Kilgus Farm in Fairbury Saturday, June 6, which will give people a chance to eat together and check out the dairy farm and other agricultural displays. For only $1, attendees will dine on biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, milk, coffee and orange juice, prepared…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News After 26 ½ years, Carol Flessner, executive director of the Livingston County Mental Health Board, is retiring and passing the torch to Christine Myers, also a longtime employee of Livingston County Mental Health. Flessner said there have been many highlights to her career, including the building of the Fell Park House,…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News State Representative Tom Bennett took a moment recently to reflect on the approaching deadline for the Illinois General Assembly. Bennett gave support for Governor Bruce Rauner and many of the lawmakers in Springfield, but said there is still a lot of effort from across the aisle to keep Rauner’s plans from…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Prairie Central FCCLA took inspiration from Jimmy Fallon’s “Lip Sync Battles” when planning the fundraiser that will help send its students to the national conference in Washington DC this July. Ariel Bohm and Leah Zorn, chapter and section FCCLA officeholders, said the contest will be at Chenoa Elementary School Friday…… MORE
