By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A planned visit to Pontiac Correctional Center brought Congressman Adam Kinzinger to Pontiac Tuesday, following his Memorial Day weekend in Chicago. Kinzinger, a US Air Force veteran, gave a speech at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. He said he always comes back to his 14-county district whenever he can to make…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News A wind turbine near Emington burned Sunday afternoon, bringing attention from people for miles. According to Art Sasse from Iberdrola Renewables, the investigation into the fire is ongoing and not many details were available. He did say damage was limited to the turbine and did not affect any people or surrounding…… MORE
By Mark Myre/WJEZ Sports The Pontiac softball team ended their season yesterday, losing to Bloomington 11-1. The ball game was played at the Illinois Wesleyan University softball field. Pontiac was the first team up, scoring in the first inning, but unfortunately, that was it for the Lady Indians. Pontiac was led in hitting by Fraher and…… 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 Christian Laettner Basketball Weekend is drawing near and today is the last day to register with the guarantee of receiving a camp T-shirt. The clinics for students in grades kindergarten through 12th will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, with a special meet and greet scheduled at 6 p.m.…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center one of the many OSF entities included in an analysis recently, giving OSF Healthcare a ranking in the top 20 percent of large healthcare systems in the United States. The analysis is based on publicly reported data and rankings are updated yearly. They are…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The third class of the Fundamentals of Modern Manufacturing is graduating Friday and Adam Dontz, CEO of the Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council said the program has had great success since its inception “I’m really pleased to report that after graduation Friday, May 29, we’ll have nearly 40 people that…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The Pontiac District #429 met last night and approved employment for summer staff as well as paraprofessionals and certified staff for the 2015-16 school year. Superintendent Dale Adams said these measures are done yearly and with the seven retiring employees came new opportunities to hire staff for those and other new…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News State Representative Tom Bennett joined other House Republican newcomers in supporting measures to allow voters to impose term limits on the General Assembly. Bennett said he went to Springfield with the intent to make changes and not become a “lifetime legislator.” He said it’s past time to put this choice before…… MORE
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The annual Memorial Day service is planned for Monday with ceremonies on the Mill Street Bridge and Southside Cemetery in Pontiac. The parade will step off at Central School at 10:30 a.m. The service will be held indoors at Central School in the event of rain. After the wreath ceremony on…… MORE
