By Neil Doyle A woman walking on a Livingston County road was struck by a car and died Thursday morning. Illinois State Police said Kenisha Hall, 25, of Berwyn was walking in the northbound lane of Illinois Route 23 around 4:30 a.m. when a vehicle hit her. The accident occurred near the intersection of Route…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Health officials have announced a second positive COVID-19 test in Livingston County. Officials at the Livingston County Health Department were notified of the second positive case Thursday. The patient is a man in his 60s and is currently hospitalized. The man has no known history of exposure, according to the LCHD.…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Illinois taxpayers are getting more time to file their state taxes. Gov. JB Pritzker has announced a three-month extension due to the coronavirus pandemic. “Illinois will delay the tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15, aligning our tax day with the federal government and giving our millions of tax payers…… MORE
In these unprecedented times, WJEZ wants to remind you it is more important than ever to support our local Livingston County businesses… MORE
State Representative Tom Bennett of the 106th legislative district/Photo courtesy of Representative Bennett’s office The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has established a helpline for business owners who have questions about whether they are considered essential. That number is 1-800-252-2923. All the latest information from state government is available at coronavirus.illinois.gov and by visiting…… MORE
The Covid-19 virus/Photo courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By Neil Doyle The first Livingston County coronavirus patient is speaking out about her experience with the virus. The woman is in her 60s and recently traveled, and is recovering at home in isolation. Wanting to remain anonymous, the woman says she had…… MORE
By A.J. Harris A woman in Livingston County has tested positive for COVID-19, the county’s first case. The woman is in her 60s and recently traveled, and is recovering at home in isolation. Livingston County Health Department officials were notified of the positive test, according to state and local public health protocol. In a press…… MORE
By Todd Wineburner Recent public health measures have made it difficult for many Livingston County residents to obtain goods and services, but a simple telephone call could make a huge difference for many. Deb Howard, Executive Director for the United Way of Livingston County, says her agency supports the county’s 2-1-1 service. “2-1-1 is an…… MORE
By Neil Doyle There are no reported cases of coronavirus infection in Livingston County, but a case has been identified nearby as health officials have reported the first coronavirus case in McLean County. The McLean County Health Department says the patient is a man in his 70s with no history of travel or exposure. The…… MORE
By Todd Wineburner Once the extended spring break is over, students at Heartland Community College will see a change in the way courses are presented. Steve Fast, Director of Public Information at Heartland, says students will not return to campus after the break, but will continue their semesters online. Fast says the changes extend of…… MORE
