Category Archives: Local News

Wednesday Morning Sports Scores and Schedules
By Kevin BesslerBoys High School Basketball-Prairie Central 68 Iroquois West 33Dwight 47 Woodland 35Tri-Valley 53 Flanagan-Cornell 43Fieldcrest 54 Roanoke-Benson 30Girls High School Basketball-Flanaga...
Cumulus Media Jan 09, 2019

Spring Semester Pre-School Screenings Ready to Begin
By WJEZ Staff/WJEZ file photoPre-school screenings for children from infancy to 5 years old are set to begin in school districts throughout Livingston County starting next week. The screenings check a...
Cumulus Media Jan 08, 2019

Health Department Says WIC Program Not Threatened
By Todd WineburnerWIC recipients in Livingston County will not see any interruption in the program due to actions in Washington. According to a press release from the Livingston County Public Health D...
Cumulus Media Dec 28, 2018

Flanagan Community Choir to host Christmas Cantata
By Neil DoyleThe Flanagan Community Choir will host a Christmas Cantata, “Silent Night, Wondrous Sight!”The concert features a newly-formed 35 voice choir under the direction of Ardeth Jea...
Cumulus Media Dec 27, 2018

The State Board of Elections Looks Back on a Turbulent 2018
By Kim Howard–Illinois Information Services2018 has been a year of new records and big challenges for the Illinois State Board of Elections.The board found itself under intense scrutiny from aro...
Cumulus Media Dec 27, 2018

Cullom Man Arrested on Drug Charges
By Neil DoyleA Cullom man has been taken into custody for multiple marijuana charges.The Dwight Narcotics Unit and the Livingston County Pro-Active Unit conducted a narcotics investigation and arreste...
Cumulus Media Dec 21, 2018

Pontiac Pedals Has Over 100 Bikes to Give Away
By Neil DoyleOne Pontiac man is making a difference for families who may need help during the holidays. Last year Todd Casey started the Pontiac Pedals Bike Drive. Casey refurbished 40 bikes and gave ...
Cumulus Media Dec 21, 2018

District 90 Holds Final Board Meeting of 2018
By Neil DoyleA change to the district calendar and academic excellence were several of the topics at the final school board meeting of 2018 for Pontiac District 90. Across the state of Illinois school...
Cumulus Media Dec 13, 2018

Chenoa Works to Unravel Waste Issues
By A.J. HarrisThe current waste management problems were addressed again Monday night in a Chenoa City council meeting, and the results were essentially that the city can keep recycling and using the ...
Cumulus Media Dec 12, 2018

Safe Food Handling Helps Keep the Holidays Healthy
By Neil DoyleThe holidays are in full swing and the Livingston County Health Public Health Department is offering tips to avoid food-borne illnesses.Director of Environmental Health Donnie Simmons tel...
Cumulus Media Dec 11, 2018