By Neil Doyle More winter weather will pass across central Illinois throughout today and into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory starting this afternoon. Its in effect until 6 a.m. Saturday. The weather service says snow accumulations could reach 1 to 3 inches. Later in the night a wintry mix…… MORE
State Representative Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City)/Photo courtesy of Representative Bennett’s office By Neil Doyle Illinois House GOP members are again criticizing the governor’s “property tax relief task force”, which, they say, is strictly Democrat-driven. Several central Illinois Republicans gathered for a news conference at the Capitol this week. State Rep. Tom Bennett represents Livingston County…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Pontiac Holiday Tournament Director Jim Drengwitz is recapping some of the numbers from this year’s tournament. The Pontiac Daily Leader reports Drengwitz addressed the District 90 School Board this week and said ticket sales this year totaled $55,390. He said money collected from sponsorships was $37,880, with a $10,000 boost from the…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan has resigned after he apparently knew about a 2012 email from former top lobbyist Mike McClain over an alleged “rape in Champaign.” Sullivan, who at the time was a state senator, supposedly knew about the email and did not handle it appropriately, according to the…… MORE
Surveillance footage of the suspect/(Image courtesy of Fairbury Police via Facebook) Police are investigating a weekend gas station robbery in Fairbury. Officers were called to the Casey’s at 109 East Oak Street around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. Police said a male suspect entered the store and displayed a gun. The suspect demanded money from an employee…… MORE
By A.J. Harris Livingston County Clerk Kristy Masching is looking for election judges to staff polling places throughout the county when ballots are cast in March. Election judges ensure that election rules are followed and that voting records are properly handled once the polls are closed. Being an election judge is a paid position, but…… MORE
By Neil Doyle The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch due to heavy rain expected Friday night and into Saturday. The watch goes into effect Friday at 6 p.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. Saturday. The weather services says torrential rainfall is possible Friday evening in portions of the watch area, which may…… MORE
By Neil Doyle To help people start the new year all Illinois Walmart stores will be offering free wellness services. “Walmart Wellness Day” will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all locations. The event will offer affordable flu shots, free health screenings, and an opportunity to talk with a local pharmacist…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Over a week into the new year and some people may be struggling or are trying to start a healthier lifestyle. OSF St. James Wellness Coordinator Matt Janus told WJEZ’s Todd Wineburner before starting an exercise routine you should check with your doctor if you have any health concerns. “Especially if your…… MORE
By Neil Doyle The national gas price average held steady on the week at $2.58, but that could change depending on the movement of crude oil prices due to geopolitical concerns. Following airstrikes in Baghdad last Friday, crude oil prices increased, causing market speculation about what could happen to gas prices in the near-term, according…… MORE
