By WJEZ staff Stop signs are replacing yield signs at several Pontiac intersections, and the Pontiac City Council is working to make sure drivers are aware. The changes are taking place on streets that intersect Locust Street between Howard Street and Indiana Avenue. That includes Livingston, Prairie, North, Polk, Pierce, Elmwood, and Chestnut Streets.… MORE
By Neil Doyle The Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County is preparing for an event centered around food and drinks. The Taste of Livingston County will feature local vendors, according to club CEO Jodi Martin. “Bernardi’s will be there to provide food, beer, and wine. We’ll also have Destihl, Emancipation Brewing Company, and a…… MORE
By Neil Doyle Residents in Pontiac may experience a temporary drop in water pressure or discolored water while crews are testing and flushing fire hydrants. Illinois American Water is conducting the work across Pontiac through the end of the month. The company says no interruptions in water service will occur as a result of the…… MORE
By WJEZ Staff The Livingston County Health Department would like to remind everyone that their next round of flu shot clinics happens this week. On Wednesday, October 23rd, clinics are scheduled for three communities in the eastern part of the county. In Saunemin you can go to the Saunemin Community Building from 8:15-9:00am. Also on…… MORE
WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle A fire at Pontiac’s Interlake facility reportedly started in the ventilation system of a steel roll machine. Pontiac Fire Chief Jacob Campbell says crews were called Thursday at 7:06 a.m. to Interlake Mecalux at 701 North Interlake Drive. Employees evacuated the building and crews put out the fire in…… MORE
By Neil Doyle An annual event for Livingston County 4th and 5th graders is coming up this weekend. Operation Snow Flurry is a program that offers leadership lessons and positive messages for kids, according to IHR’s Christine McMillion. “It’s a leadership program, but on a smaller scale compared to Operation Snow Flake which is in…… MORE
By WJEZ Staff The Livingston County Humane Society is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year—a spaghetti supper set for Baby Bull’s in Pontiac. Karen Gregory from the society says this year’s supper is a celebration of the Humane Society’s 21 years in the area. Proceeds from the event will pay for…… MORE
By A.J. Harris An update on the Pontiac Community Heart and Soul Project and a grant request for new fire equipment were among the topics covered at last week’s regular Pontiac City Council meeting. The Pontiac Community Heart and Soul Project, spearheaded by Parks and Recreation Director Taylor Baxter, is an attempt to bring the…… MORE
The man who became trapped when a hole collapsed on him in Pontiac last week has been identified. 35-year-old Jeremy Ray of Fairbury was working for Popejoy Plumbing, Heating, Electric, and Geothermal when the hole collapsed in on him. Rescuers worked for several hours to free Ray, who was then taken to OSF St. Francis…… MORE
WJEZ file photo By Neil Doyle A man’s condition is unknown after being rescued from a trench hole in Pontiac. Pontiac Fire Chief Jacob Campbell said crews were called Wednesday at 3:19 p.m. after a man got trapped in a hole in the 700 block of Countryside Road. Campbell said the man was stuck from…… MORE
