By Neil Doyle The governor’s office is touting the first month of recreational marijuana sales throughout Illinois. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation said statewide adult-use cannabis sales in January totaled $39,247,840.83, according to a news release. Dispensaries across the state sold 972,045 items over the 31-day period. Sales to Illinois residents totaled $30,611,632.22, while sales…… MORE
The Coronavirus/Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By A.J. Harris with Todd Wineburner The rapid spread of the coronavirus has grabbed headlines, but the Livingston County Public Health Department is reminding people that the flu is a more significant threat to Illinoisans. Two coronavirus cases have been identified in Chicago,…… MORE
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle After a decade, Illinois State University will finally get an update to its fine arts complex. Gov. JB Pritzker visited ISU Thursday and announced the state has released $52.3 million to renovate the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts. The school can now move forward with…… MORE
State Senator Jason Barickman/WJEZ file photo By Todd Wineburner State Senator Jason Barickman says he had a good working relationship with former Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, and he’s hoping that he has a similar experience with new Senate President Don Harmon. In a recent interview with WJEZ, Barickman said that he and Cullerton differed…… MORE
Pontiac District 429 Superintendent Brian Dukes/WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle A new furry staff member will be joining the team at Pontiac District 429. The district has secured a new therapy dog named Mason, according to Superintendent Brian Dukes. “Thankfully our counselor Marci Hunt, who has just been outstanding, was able to secure a…… MORE
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As lawmakers prepare to come back to the Illinois State Capitol this week, some Republicans want to address delays in renewing Firearm Owners’ Identification cards. State Sen. Jason Plummer, R-Edwardsville, said there had been a lot of conversation at the statehouse about the Firearm Owners’ Identification card process. “The bureaucratic…… MORE
By A.J. Harris The latest case of Coronavirus was reported in Chicago and the Livingston County Health Department wants everyone to be prepared and knowledgeable about the illness. Coronavirus is a respiratory illness that is believed to have jumped from animals to people, and is now being spread person to person. Symptoms include severe respiratory…… MORE
By HOI-ABC PONTIAC – A Cullom man accused of murder in a Christmas Day triple homicide has pleaded not guilty. Clifford Brewer, 53, made the plea during his arraignment Thursday in Livingston County court, according to our news partner Heart of Illinois ABC. He is charged with six counts of first degree murder, two for each…… MORE
State Representative Dan Brady represents portions of Livingston County/Photo courtesy of WJBC.com By Neil Doyle State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and other House GOP members are asking for an investigation into the automatic voter registration system. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office said it improperly registered 574 non-citizens through the program and 19 actually voted.…… MORE
By Neil Doyle There are some new changes to start the year at the Pontiac Public Library. Director Kristin Holzhauer told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner the library has joined other departments around the city and has changed its phone system. “We have changed to a phone system called VoiP and this system is a considerable upgrade…… MORE
