Category Archives: Local News

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsState Senator Jason Barickman, while working on a state budget with the rest of the lawmakers in Illinois, is also trying to correct school funding issues.During a recent Comm...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Hope Pregnancy Center in Pontiac is holding the Building Hope Fundraiser Thursday, April 6, and the Pontiac Elks Lodge from 6 to 9 p.m.Executive Director Sarah Brumitt sai...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Farm Bureau held its annual Legislative Breakfast Friday morning, and several legislators and other elected officials took time to address agricultural i...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Republican Central Committee is hosting a Lincoln Day Luncheon from noon to 3 Saturday, April 1 at the Walton Center in Fairbury.Treasurer Dean Lassiter ...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPontiac Christian School is holding its annual banquet and benefit Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Pontiac Elks Club.Spokesperson Tim Dial has more."There will be live mus...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe University of Illinois Extension is holding a spring event called "A Day in the Garden Patch."Horticulture Educator Kelly Allsup has more."You have the landscaping class w...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe OSF Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center Auxiliary recently donated $32,500 to the medical center for nurse tuition assistance.Community Relations Coordinator Pam M...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe State of Illinois is looking for new ways to help people get their high school equivalency.Regional Superintendent of Schools Mark Jontry explains some of the ideas curren...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsApplications are available through the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District for the annual George McKibben Memorial Scholarship.Ag Literacy Coordinator Debbi...

By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsThe Livingston County Health Department is offering women's health screenings through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.Health Educator Linda Rhodes explains."Th...